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KY-946 over Blackwater Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Kentucky · .05 MI W of JCT Ky 1010 · Structure no. 088B00059N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-946 over Blackwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-946 over Blackwater Creek in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 201 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-946
CrossesBlackwater Creek
Location.05 MI W of JCT Ky 1010
RouteState Highway 946
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.84806, -83.47139
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2023)
Projected traffic201 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-946 over Blackwater Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-946 over Blackwater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-946 over Blackwater Creek carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-946 over Blackwater Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-946 over Blackwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.