US Bridges

KY-1717 over Left Fork of Meadow Cree

Good

Owsley County, Kentucky · .84 MI East of JCT Ky 708 · Structure no. 095B00025N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1717 over Left Fork of Meadow Cree is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1717 over Left Fork of Meadow Cree in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesKY-1717
CrossesLeft Fork of Meadow Cree
Location.84 MI East of JCT Ky 708
RouteState Highway 1717
Coordinates37.48278, -83.59639
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2023)
Projected traffic144 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-1717 over Left Fork of Meadow Cree built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1717 over Left Fork of Meadow Cree 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1717 over Left Fork of Meadow Cree carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1717 over Left Fork of Meadow Cree?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-1717 over Left Fork of Meadow Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.