US Bridges

KY-1724 over Cartwright Creek

Fair

Washington County, Kentucky · .40 MI West of JCT US 150 · Structure no. 115B00038N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1724 over Cartwright Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1724 over Cartwright Creek in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-1724
CrossesCartwright Creek
Location.40 MI West of JCT US 150
RouteState Highway 1724
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2021)
Projected traffic118 by 2041
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 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-1724 over Cartwright Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1724 over Cartwright 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-1724 over Cartwright Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1724 over Cartwright Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1724 over Cartwright Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.