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KY-1659 over Glens Creek

GoodPosted for load

Woodford County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI S. of JCT Ky 2331 · Structure no. 120B00009N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
354
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1659 over Glens Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1659 over Glens Creek in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 354 vehicles a day, projected to reach 354 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1659
CrossesGlens Creek
Location1.4 MI S. of JCT Ky 2331
RouteState Highway 1659
CountyWoodford County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.09667, -84.80028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2023)
Projected traffic354 by 2043
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-1659 over Glens Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1659 over Glens 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1659 over Glens Creek carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1659 over Glens Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1659 over Glens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.