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KY-1290 over Shawnee Creek

FairPosted for load

Ballard County, Kentucky · .40 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 136 · Structure no. 004B00047N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
523
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1290 over Shawnee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1290 over Shawnee Creek in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 523 vehicles a day, projected to reach 523 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1290
CrossesShawnee Creek
Location.40 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 136
RouteState Highway 1290
CountyBallard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03639, -88.98611
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2021)
Projected traffic523 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-1290 over Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1290 over Shawnee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1290 over Shawnee Creek carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1290 over Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1290 over Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.