US Bridges

KY-1812 over Quicksand Creek

PoorPosted for load

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of S JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 013B00012N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,483
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1812 over Quicksand Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying KY-1812 over Quicksand Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,483 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,483 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-1812
CrossesQuicksand Creek
Location.1 MI W of S JCT Ky 15
RouteState Highway 1812
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.535, -83.34917
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,483 (2021)
Projected traffic1,483 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$768,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1812 over Quicksand Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1812 over Quicksand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1812 over Quicksand Creek carry?

About 1,483 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-1812 over Quicksand Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1812 over Quicksand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.