US Bridges

KY-1073 over North Fork of Rough Rive

GoodPosted for load

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI SE of JCT Ky 1401 · Structure no. 014B00025N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
347
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1073 over North Fork of Rough Rive is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1073 over North Fork of Rough Rive in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 347 vehicles a day, projected to reach 347 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1073
CrossesNorth Fork of Rough Rive
Location1.7 MI SE of JCT Ky 1401
RouteState Highway 1073
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.70778, -86.34694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2021)
Projected traffic347 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-1073 over North Fork of Rough Rive built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1073 over North Fork of Rough Rive 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1073 over North Fork of Rough Rive carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1073 over North Fork of Rough Rive?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1073 over North Fork of Rough Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.