US Bridges

KY-1812 over Boone Fork of Frozen Cre

FairPosted for load

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .05 MI NW of N-Jct Ky 205 · Structure no. 013B00006N

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1812 over Boone Fork of Frozen Cre is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1812 over Boone Fork of Frozen Cre in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1812
CrossesBoone Fork of Frozen Cre
Location.05 MI NW of N-Jct Ky 205
RouteState Highway 1812
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65167, -83.41694
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic125 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$167,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1812 over Boone Fork of Frozen Cre built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1812 over Boone Fork of Frozen Cre 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1812 over Boone Fork of Frozen Cre carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1812 over Boone Fork of Frozen Cre?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1812 over Boone Fork of Frozen Cre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.