US Bridges

KY-1272 over Branch of Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Caldwell County, Kentucky · .20 MI West of JCT Ky 145 · Structure no. 017B00063N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1272 over Branch of Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying KY-1272 over Branch of Dry Creek in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1272
CrossesBranch of Dry Creek
Location.20 MI West of JCT Ky 145
RouteState Highway 1272
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00361, -87.89528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-1272 over Branch of Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1272 over Branch of Dry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1272 over Branch of Dry Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1272 over Branch of Dry Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1272 over Branch of Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.