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KY-1659 over Glenns Creek

FairPosted for load

Woodford County, Kentucky · .90 MI S of JCT Ky 1681 · Structure no. 120B00012N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2022 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 5 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 660 vehicles a day, projected to reach 660 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 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.90 MI S of JCT Ky 1681
RouteState Highway 1659
CountyWoodford County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.12861, -84.82306
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2022)
Projected traffic660 by 2042
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 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 660 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1659 over Glenns Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1659 over Glenns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.