US Bridges

KY-1619 over Meadow Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Kentucky · 3.3 MI S&e of S-Jct Ky 90 · Structure no. 116B00030N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1619 over Meadow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1619 over Meadow Creek in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1619
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location3.3 MI S&e of S-Jct Ky 90
RouteState Highway 1619
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.90917, -84.72472
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic140 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1619 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1619 over Meadow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1619 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1619 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1619 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.