US Bridges

KY-699 over Big Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 097B00049N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,659
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-699 over Big Leatherwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-699 over Big Leatherwood Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-699
CrossesBig Leatherwood Creek
Location1.5 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 7
RouteState Highway 699
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10694, -83.08833
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed24.9 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 Big Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-699 over Big 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 2024.

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

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

How long is KY-699 over Big Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-699 over Big Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.