KY-1787 over Clear Creek
PoorPosted for loadRockcastle County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI NW of JCT Ky 1912 · Structure no. 102B00034N
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1787 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1787 over Clear Creek in Rockcastle 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1787 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1787 over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does KY-1787 over Clear Creek carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is KY-1787 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1787 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.