US Bridges

KY-1292 over I-71 @ 76.156

Fair

Boone County, Kentucky · 1 MI N + W of JCT Ky 14-1 · Structure no. 008B00032N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,193
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1292 over I-71 @ 76.156 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-1292 over I-71 @ 76.156 in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 1,193 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,193 by 2043. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1292
CrossesI-71 @ 76.156
Location1 MI N + W of JCT Ky 14-1
RouteState Highway 1292
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.87222, -84.63278
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,193 (2023)
Projected traffic1,193 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-1292 over I-71 @ 76.156 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1292 over I-71 @ 76.156 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1292 over I-71 @ 76.156 carry?

About 1,193 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1292 over I-71 @ 76.156?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1292 over I-71 @ 76.156?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.