US Bridges

KY-1675 over Br of Short Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .4 MI SE of JCT New Ky 80 · Structure no. 100B00013N

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
697
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1675 over Br of Short Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1675 over Br of Short Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 93 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 697 vehicles a day, projected to reach 697 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1675
CrossesBr of Short Creek
Location.4 MI SE of JCT New Ky 80
RouteState Highway 1675
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.15167, -84.41556
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2022)
Projected traffic697 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-1675 over Br of Short Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is KY-1675 over Br of Short 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1675 over Br of Short Creek carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1675 over Br of Short Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1675 over Br of Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.