US Bridges

KY-1883 over Richland Creek

FairPosted for load

Owen County, Kentucky · .40 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 845 · Structure no. 094B00001N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1883 over Richland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1883 over Richland Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-1883
CrossesRichland Creek
Location.40 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 845
RouteState Highway 1883
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.49472, -84.72639
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2021)
Projected traffic130 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-1883 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1883 over Richland 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1883 over Richland Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1883 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1883 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.