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KY-1323 over Bull Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Kentucky · .3 MI NE of JCT Ky 206 · Structure no. 001B00032N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1323 over Bull Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1323 over Bull Run Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1323
CrossesBull Run Creek
Location.3 MI NE of JCT Ky 206
RouteState Highway 1323
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11056, -85.28444
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2022)
Projected traffic420 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1323 over Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1323 over Bull Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1323 over Bull Run Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1323 over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1323 over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.