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KY-1659 over Glenns Creek

Fair

Woodford County, Kentucky · .80 MI S of JCT Ky 2331 · Structure no. 120B00010N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
354
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1659 over Glenns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1659 over Glenns Creek in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 354 vehicles a day, projected to reach 354 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 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
CrossesGlenns Creek
Location.80 MI S of JCT Ky 2331
RouteState Highway 1659
CountyWoodford County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.10278, -84.80639
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 Glenns Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1659 over Glenns 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 November 2022.

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

About 354 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1659 over Glenns Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1659 over Glenns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.