KY-26 over Watts Creek
GoodPosted for loadWhitley County, Kentucky · 2.8 Mi. Nor JCT Ky 511 · Structure no. 118B00099N
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,590
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-26 over Watts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-26 over Watts Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,590 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,590 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-26 over Watts Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-26 over Watts Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does KY-26 over Watts Creek carry?
About 2,590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is KY-26 over Watts Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).
Who owns KY-26 over Watts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.