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KY-1933 over Turners Creek

FairPosted for load

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .5 MI E of JCT Ky 315 · Structure no. 013B00046N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1933 over Turners Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1933 over Turners Creek in Breathitt 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1933
CrossesTurners Creek
Location.5 MI E of JCT Ky 315
RouteState Highway 1933
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.42111, -83.45694
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-1933 over Turners Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1933 over Turners Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1933 over Turners Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1933 over Turners Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1933 over Turners Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.