US Bridges

KY-1659 over Branch of Glenn Creek

FairPosted for load

Woodford County, Kentucky · 5FT S of JCT Ky 1681 · Structure no. 120B00013N

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1659 over Branch of Glenn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1659 over Branch of Glenn Creek in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 64 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 660 vehicles a day, projected to reach 660 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1659
CrossesBranch of Glenn Creek
Location5FT S of JCT Ky 1681
RouteState Highway 1659
CountyWoodford County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14028, -84.825
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 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 Branch of Glenn Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is KY-1659 over Branch of Glenn 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 Branch of Glenn Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1659 over Branch of Glenn Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1659 over Branch of Glenn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.