US Bridges

KY-1325 over East Fork of Flat Creek

Good

Bath County, Kentucky · .9 MI S of JCT Ky 1602 · Structure no. 006B00040N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1325 over East Fork of Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1325 over East Fork of Flat Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 357 vehicles a day, projected to reach 357 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKY-1325
CrossesEast Fork of Flat Creek
Location.9 MI S of JCT Ky 1602
RouteState Highway 1325
Coordinates38.25056, -83.78528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2023)
Projected traffic357 by 2043
Trucks0%
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-1325 over East Fork of Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1325 over East Fork of Flat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1325 over East Fork of Flat Creek carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1325 over East Fork of Flat Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns KY-1325 over East Fork of Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.