US Bridges

Ky 1297 over Huggins Creek

Fair

Barren County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI N of Cmbrl Pw U · Structure no. 005B00056N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,288
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1297 over Huggins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1297 over Huggins Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 4,288 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,288 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1297
CrossesHuggins Creek
Location1.0 MI N of Cmbrl Pw U
RouteState Highway 1297
CountyBarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99333, -85.95361
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,288 (2023)
Projected traffic4,288 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1297 over Huggins Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1297 over Huggins 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 1297 over Huggins Creek carry?

About 4,288 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1297 over Huggins Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1297 over Huggins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.