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KY-699 over Little Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · .40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 097B00048N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,659
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-699 over Little Leatherwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-699 over Little Leatherwood Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 1,659 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,659 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-699
CrossesLittle Leatherwood Creek
Location.40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 7
RouteState Highway 699
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.12139, -83.0875
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,659 (2020)
Projected traffic1,659 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Little Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-699 over Little 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 December 2023.

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

About 1,659 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-699 over Little Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns KY-699 over Little Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.