US Bridges

KY-1876 over Cooper Run

GoodPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kentucky · .7 MI N of JCT US 460 · Structure no. 009B00054N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
544
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1876 over Cooper Run is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1876 over Cooper Run in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 544 vehicles a day, projected to reach 544 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1876
CrossesCooper Run
Location.7 MI N of JCT US 460
RouteState Highway 1876
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.22972, -84.34472
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2021)
Projected traffic544 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-1876 over Cooper Run built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1876 over Cooper Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1876 over Cooper Run carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1876 over Cooper Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1876 over Cooper Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.