US Bridges

KY-1198 over Flat Creek

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · 4.4 Mi.E JCT Ky 11-SBURG · Structure no. 006B00078N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1198 over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1198 over Flat Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-1198
CrossesFlat Creek
Location4.4 Mi.E JCT Ky 11-SBURG
RouteState Highway 1198
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17333, -83.86667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 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 closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1198 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1198 over 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1198 over Flat Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1198 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1198 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.