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KY-1695 over Hatcher Creek

Fair

Powell County, Kentucky · .75 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 615 · Structure no. 099B00058N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1695 over Hatcher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1695 over Hatcher Creek in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 307 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1695
CrossesHatcher Creek
Location.75 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 615
RouteState Highway 1695
CountyPowell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.8725, -83.83111
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2021)
Projected traffic307 by 2041
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-1695 over Hatcher Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1695 over Hatcher 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1695 over Hatcher Creek carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1695 over Hatcher Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns KY-1695 over Hatcher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.