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KY-1873 over Ashes Creek

FairPosted for load

Nelson County, Kentucky · .7 MI SE of JCT Ky 1066 · Structure no. 090B00092N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1873 over Ashes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1873 over Ashes Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 166 vehicles a day, projected to reach 166 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-1873
CrossesAshes Creek
Location.7 MI SE of JCT Ky 1066
RouteState Highway 1873
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.93, -85.23667
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2021)
Projected traffic166 by 2041
Trucks0%
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-1873 over Ashes Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1873 over Ashes 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1873 over Ashes Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1873 over Ashes Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1873 over Ashes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.