US Bridges

Ky 1818 over Trib to Floyds Fork

Fair

Oldham County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI E of Ky 393 · Structure no. 093B00044N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 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 1977, so it is 48 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 763 vehicles a day, projected to reach 763 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1818
CrossesTrib to Floyds Fork
Location0.1 MI E of Ky 393
RouteState Highway 1818
CountyOldham County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.31778, -85.37778
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 1818 over Trib to Floyds Fork built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1818 over Trib to Floyds Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.