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KY-1675 over Short Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 3.2 MI SE of JCT New KY80 · Structure no. 100B00014N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
642
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1675 over Short Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying KY-1675 over Short Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 642 vehicles a day, projected to reach 642 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1675
CrossesShort Creek
Location3.2 MI SE of JCT New KY80
RouteState Highway 1675
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14444, -84.37472
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic642 (2021)
Projected traffic642 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Short Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1675 over 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 Short Creek carry?

About 642 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1675 over Short Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns KY-1675 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.