KY-1685 over Glens Creek
PoorPosted for loadWoodford County, Kentucky · 100 S of JCT Ky 1659 · Structure no. 120B00035N
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 322
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1685 over Glens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1685 over Glens Creek in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 322 vehicles a day, projected to reach 322 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1685 over Glens Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1685 over Glens Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does KY-1685 over Glens Creek carry?
About 322 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-1685 over Glens Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1685 over Glens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.