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KY-1858 over N Fork Neely Run

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT Ky 55 · Structure no. 090B00094N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1858 over N Fork Neely Run is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1858 over N Fork Neely Run in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, projected to reach 519 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1858
CrossesN Fork Neely Run
Location.10 MI West of JCT Ky 55
RouteState Highway 1858
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.83944, -85.30333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2022)
Projected traffic519 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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-1858 over N Fork Neely Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1858 over N Fork Neely Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1858 over N Fork Neely Run carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1858 over N Fork Neely Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1858 over N Fork Neely Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.