US Bridges

KY-1796 over Glens Creek

Fair

Washington County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI NE of JCT Ky 1754 · Structure no. 115B00032N

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1796 over Glens Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1796 over Glens Creek in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 66 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 187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1796
CrossesGlens Creek
Location1.5 MI NE of JCT Ky 1754
RouteState Highway 1796
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86111, -85.12111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2021)
Projected traffic187 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-1796 over Glens Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is KY-1796 over Glens 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1796 over Glens Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1796 over Glens Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1796 over Glens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.