US Bridges

KY-1688 over North Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI W of JCT Ky 227 · Structure no. 105B00055N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
551
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1688 over North Elkhorn Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-1688 over North Elkhorn Creek in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 551 vehicles a day, projected to reach 551 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1688
CrossesNorth Elkhorn Creek
Location2.0 MI W of JCT Ky 227
RouteState Highway 1688
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24583, -84.70611
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic551 (2022)
Projected traffic551 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-1688 over North Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1688 over North Elkhorn 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1688 over North Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 551 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1688 over North Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1688 over North Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.