US Bridges

Ky 1779 over Dutch Fork

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI W of Franklin Cl · Structure no. 106B00108N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1779 over Dutch Fork is a concrete slab carrying Ky 1779 over Dutch Fork in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1779
CrossesDutch Fork
Location0.3 MI W of Franklin Cl
RouteState Highway 1779
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.22611, -85.00667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic275 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1779 over Dutch Fork built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1779 over Dutch Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1779 over Dutch Fork carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 1779 over Dutch Fork?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1779 over Dutch Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.