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KY-1372 over Unname Stream

GoodPosted for load

Carlisle County, Kentucky · .30 MI East of JCT Ky 118 · Structure no. 020B00039N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1372 over Unname Stream is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1372 over Unname Stream in Carlisle 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 192 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1372
CrossesUnname Stream
Location.30 MI East of JCT Ky 118
RouteState Highway 1372
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86861, -88.96778
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2021)
Projected traffic192 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-1372 over Unname Stream built?

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

What condition is KY-1372 over Unname Stream 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1372 over Unname Stream carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1372 over Unname Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-1372 over Unname Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.