US Bridges

KY-26 over Carr Creek

Fair

Whitley County, Kentucky · .25 Mi.Sou. JCT Ky 511 · Structure no. 118B00096N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,863
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-26 over Carr Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-26 over Carr Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,863 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,863 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-26
CrossesCarr Creek
Location.25 Mi.Sou. JCT Ky 511
RouteState Highway 26
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.825, -84.12139
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating75.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,863 (2022)
Projected traffic1,863 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-26 over Carr Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-26 over Carr 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-26 over Carr Creek carry?

About 1,863 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-26 over Carr Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns KY-26 over Carr Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.