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KY-1292 over Fullers Branch

FairPosted for load

Boone County, Kentucky · .50 MI West of I-71 Op · Structure no. 008B00033N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,193
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1292 over Fullers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1292 over Fullers Branch in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,193 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,193 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1292
CrossesFullers Branch
Location.50 MI West of I-71 Op
RouteState Highway 1292
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.87556, -84.64528
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
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 Fullers Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1292 over Fullers Branch 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 Fullers Branch carry?

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

How long is KY-1292 over Fullers Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-1292 over Fullers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.