US Bridges

KY-1722 over Triplett Creek

Good

Rowan County, Kentucky · 0.5 Mi. North -Jct.Us 60 · Structure no. 103B00065N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1722 over Triplett Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1722 over Triplett Creek in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 309 vehicles a day, projected to reach 309 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1722
CrossesTriplett Creek
Location0.5 Mi. North -Jct.Us 60
RouteState Highway 1722
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14861, -83.54778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2022)
Projected traffic309 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1722 over Triplett Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1722 over Triplett Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1722 over Triplett Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1722 over Triplett Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1722 over Triplett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.