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KY-699 over Leatherwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Kentucky · .02 MI West of JCT Ky 463 · Structure no. 097B00043N

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
488
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-699 over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-699 over Leatherwood Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 488 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-699
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location.02 MI West of JCT Ky 463
RouteState Highway 699
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04778, -83.12722
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2021)
Projected traffic488 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-699 over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-699 over Leatherwood 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-699 over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-699 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-699 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.