US Bridges

KY-1700 over W Fk Adams Fork

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · .30 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 54 · Structure no. 092B00147N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,034
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1700 over W Fk Adams Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1700 over W Fk Adams Fork in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,034 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,034 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1700
CrossesW Fk Adams Fork
Location.30 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 54
RouteState Highway 1700
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64417, -86.72444
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2019)
Projected traffic1,034 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1700 over W Fk Adams Fork built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1700 over W Fk Adams Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1700 over W Fk Adams Fork carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-1700 over W Fk Adams Fork?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1700 over W Fk Adams Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.