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Devon Lane|cr 1294 over Frozen Creek

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Breathitt County, Kentucky · 30 S of KY-397 at MP 5.2 · Structure no. 013C00090N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Devon Lane|cr 1294 over Frozen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Devon Lane|cr 1294 over Frozen Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDevon Lane|cr 1294
CrossesFrozen Creek
Location30 S of KY-397 at MP 5.2
RouteCounty Highway 1294
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64333, -83.33056
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic37 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Devon Lane|cr 1294 over Frozen Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Devon Lane|cr 1294 over Frozen Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Devon Lane|cr 1294 over Frozen Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Devon Lane|cr 1294 over Frozen Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Devon Lane|cr 1294 over Frozen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.