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KY-1722 over Blue Bank Creek

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · 2.7 MI N.E. of I-64 Op · Structure no. 103B00031N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1722 over Blue Bank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1722 over Blue Bank Creek in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1722
CrossesBlue Bank Creek
Location2.7 MI N.E. of I-64 Op
RouteState Highway 1722
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17111, -83.5875
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-1722 over Blue Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1722 over Blue Bank 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1722 over Blue Bank Creek carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-1722 over Blue Bank Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-1722 over Blue Bank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.