US Bridges

KY-699 over Leatherwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 463 · Structure no. 097B00045N

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
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 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-699
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location2.8 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 463
RouteState Highway 699
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08139, -83.10667
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 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 traffic1,130 (2021)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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-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 1,130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-699 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 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.