US Bridges

KY-1328 over Welch Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI East of JCT Ky 79 · Structure no. 016B00046N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1328 over Welch Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1328 over Welch Creek in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 529 vehicles a day, projected to reach 529 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1328
CrossesWelch Creek
Location2.4 MI East of JCT Ky 79
RouteState Highway 1328
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22972, -86.66389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2021)
Projected traffic529 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-1328 over Welch Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1328 over Welch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1328 over Welch Creek carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1328 over Welch Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1328 over Welch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.