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KY-1659 over Glenns Creek

FairPosted for load

Woodford County, Kentucky · .95 MI N of JCT Ky 2331 · Structure no. 120B00011N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
664
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1659 over Glenns Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1659 over Glenns Creek in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 664 vehicles a day, projected to reach 664 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 24 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.95 MI N of JCT Ky 2331
RouteState Highway 1659
CountyWoodford County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11472, -84.81639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic664 (2021)
Projected traffic664 by 2041
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$202,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1659 over Glenns Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 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 2024.

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

About 664 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1659 over Glenns Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1659 over Glenns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.