US Bridges

KY-1325 over East Fork of Flat Creek

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI S of JCT Ky 1602 · Structure no. 006B00041N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 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 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 357 vehicles a day, projected to reach 357 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1325
CrossesEast Fork of Flat Creek
Location1.2 MI S of JCT Ky 1602
RouteState Highway 1325
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24333, -83.78611
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 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 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 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 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.