US Bridges

KY-1270 over Sand Fork Creek

Good

Calloway County, Kentucky · .60 Ml East Graves Cl · Structure no. 018B00136N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1270 over Sand Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1270 over Sand Fork Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKY-1270
CrossesSand Fork Creek
Location.60 Ml East Graves Cl
RouteState Highway 1270
Coordinates36.51389, -88.47833
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic51 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1270 over Sand Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1270 over Sand Fork 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1270 over Sand Fork Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1270 over Sand Fork Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1270 over Sand Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.