US Bridges

Ky 1818 over Trib to Floyds Fork

FairPosted for load

Oldham County, Kentucky · 200 Ft W of Ky 1315 · Structure no. 093B00022N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
763
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1818 over Trib to Floyds Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1818 over Trib to Floyds Fork in Oldham County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 763 vehicles a day, projected to reach 763 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1818
CrossesTrib to Floyds Fork
Location200 Ft W of Ky 1315
RouteState Highway 1818
CountyOldham County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.32917, -85.34833
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2021)
Projected traffic763 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1818 over Trib to Floyds Fork built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1818 over Trib to Floyds 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1818 over Trib to Floyds Fork carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 1818 over Trib to Floyds Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1818 over Trib to Floyds Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.