US Bridges

KY-1290 over Branch of Cane Creek

FairPosted for load

Ballard County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 121 · Structure no. 004B00054N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1290 over Branch of Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1290 over Branch of Cane Creek in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1290
CrossesBranch of Cane Creek
Location3.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 121
RouteState Highway 1290
CountyBallard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.98583, -89.04417
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 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 rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Branch of Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1290 over Branch of Cane 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-1290 over Branch of Cane Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1290 over Branch of Cane Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1290 over Branch of Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.