US Bridges

KY-1291 over Little Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kentucky · .80 MI Sou. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 003B00034N

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1291 over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1291 over Little Beaver Creek in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 57 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 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1291
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location.80 MI Sou. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 1291
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.93028, -85.0925
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2021)
Projected traffic91 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-1291 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is KY-1291 over Little Beaver 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1291 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1291 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1291 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.