US Bridges

KY-1798 over Robinson Creek

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, Kentucky · .40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 109B00039N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
672
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1798 over Robinson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1798 over Robinson Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 672 vehicles a day, projected to reach 672 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-1798
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location.40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 70
RouteState Highway 1798
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34194, -85.245
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic672 (2023)
Projected traffic672 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$549,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1798 over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1798 over Robinson 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-1798 over Robinson Creek carry?

About 672 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1798 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1798 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.