Ky-26 over Watts Creek

Fair Condition42 years old1,863 vehicles/day

Location

StateKentucky
CountyWhitley
Location.8 Mi. Nor Jct Ky 779
CarriesKy-26
CrossesWatts Creek
Coordinates36.78611, -84.13500

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length176.5 ft (53.8 m)
Max Span64.0 ft (19.5 m)
Deck Width31.2 ft (9.5 m)
Deck Area511.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1984

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,863 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 48 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number118B00095N

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