US Bridges

KY-1676 over Fishing Creek @hogue

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 5.0 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 635 · Structure no. 100B00036N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
473
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1676 over Fishing Creek @hogue is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-1676 over Fishing Creek @hogue in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 473 vehicles a day, projected to reach 473 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKY-1676
CrossesFishing Creek @hogue
Location5.0 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 635
RouteState Highway 1676
Coordinates37.16389, -84.70778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2023)
Projected traffic473 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-1676 over Fishing Creek @hogue built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1676 over Fishing Creek @hogue 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-1676 over Fishing Creek @hogue carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1676 over Fishing Creek @hogue?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1676 over Fishing Creek @hogue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.