US Bridges

Ky 1689 over Lecomptes Run

Good

Scott County, Kentucky · .40 MI West of JCT Ky 227 · Structure no. 105B00153N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1689 over Lecomptes Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1689 over Lecomptes Run in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1689
CrossesLecomptes Run
Location.40 MI West of JCT Ky 227
RouteState Highway 1689
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.2725, -84.70611
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2022)
Projected traffic138 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 1689 over Lecomptes Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1689 over Lecomptes Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1689 over Lecomptes Run carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 1689 over Lecomptes Run?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1689 over Lecomptes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.