US Bridges

KY-1292 over Beaver Branch

Fair

Boone County, Kentucky · .70 MI East of JCT US 42 · Structure no. 008B00047N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
615
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1292 over Beaver Branch is a steel culvert carrying KY-1292 over Beaver 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 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 615 vehicles a day, projected to reach 615 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1292
CrossesBeaver Branch
Location.70 MI East of JCT US 42
RouteState Highway 1292
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.88028, -84.68472
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.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2015)
Projected traffic615 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Beaver Branch built?

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

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

About 615 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is KY-1292 over Beaver Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns KY-1292 over Beaver Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.