US Bridges

KY-1022 over Branch of Trumans Creek

Fair

Carlisle County, Kentucky · Btwn Jcts of Ky 1741 E & · Structure no. 020B00034N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1022 over Branch of Trumans Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1022 over Branch of Trumans Creek in Carlisle 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1022
CrossesBranch of Trumans Creek
LocationBtwn Jcts of Ky 1741 E &
RouteState Highway 1022
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.8675, -89.04139
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2020)
Projected traffic183 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-1022 over Branch of Trumans Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1022 over Branch of Trumans 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1022 over Branch of Trumans Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-1022 over Branch of Trumans Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1022 over Branch of Trumans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.