US Bridges

KY-1385 over Dorridge Creek

Good

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Nor JCT Ky 261 · Structure no. 014B00059N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1385 over Dorridge Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1385 over Dorridge Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKY-1385
CrossesDorridge Creek
Location1.0 MI Nor JCT Ky 261
RouteState Highway 1385
Coordinates37.83056, -86.44667
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2021)
Projected traffic89 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1385 over Dorridge Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1385 over Dorridge 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1385 over Dorridge Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1385 over Dorridge Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1385 over Dorridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.