US Bridges

KY-1290 over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Ballard County, Kentucky · .15 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 121 · Structure no. 004B00052N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1290 over Unnamed Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1290 over Unnamed Stream in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1290
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.15 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 121
RouteState Highway 1290
CountyBallard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.96639, -89.08528
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic270 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1290 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1290 over Unnamed Stream 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-1290 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1290 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1290 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.