US Bridges

KY-1119 over Briarfield Branch

Fair

Caldwell County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI East of JCT Ky 139 · Structure no. 017B00059N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1119 over Briarfield Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1119 over Briarfield Branch in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1119
CrossesBriarfield Branch
Location1.3 MI East of JCT Ky 139
RouteState Highway 1119
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.20667, -87.88667
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2022)
Projected traffic159 by 2042
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-1119 over Briarfield Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1119 over Briarfield Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1119 over Briarfield Branch carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1119 over Briarfield Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1119 over Briarfield Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.