US Bridges

KY-1198 over Miners Br.Flat Crk.

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · .15 MI Se-Pick Rd-Cr 5304 · Structure no. 006B00065N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1198 over Miners Br.Flat Crk. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1198 over Miners Br.Flat Crk. in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1198
CrossesMiners Br.Flat Crk.
Location.15 MI Se-Pick Rd-Cr 5304
RouteState Highway 1198
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18, -83.88528
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2023)
Projected traffic85 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$57,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1198 over Miners Br.Flat Crk. built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1198 over Miners Br.Flat Crk. 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-1198 over Miners Br.Flat Crk. carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1198 over Miners Br.Flat Crk.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1198 over Miners Br.Flat Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.