US Bridges

KY-667 over Dennis Onan Ditch

FairPosted for load

Union County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI West of JCT Ky 150 · Structure no. 113B00061N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-667 over Dennis Onan Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-667 over Dennis Onan Ditch in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-667
CrossesDennis Onan Ditch
Location1.4 MI West of JCT Ky 150
RouteState Highway 667
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57917, -88.0975
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2022)
Projected traffic17 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-667 over Dennis Onan Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-667 over Dennis Onan Ditch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-667 over Dennis Onan Ditch carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-667 over Dennis Onan Ditch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-667 over Dennis Onan Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.