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KY-1951 over Big Run

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Bracken County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI N JCT Ky 1159 · Structure no. 012B00028N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1951 over Big Run is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1951 over Big Run in Bracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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.

It carries about 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1951
CrossesBig Run
Location1.2 MI N JCT Ky 1159
RouteState Highway 1951
CountyBracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.75361, -84.1225
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2022)
Projected traffic83 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-1951 over Big Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1951 over Big 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1951 over Big Run carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1951 over Big Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1951 over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.