US Bridges

KY-1371 over Unname Stream

FairPosted for load

Carlisle County, Kentucky · .20 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 193 · Structure no. 020B00040N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1371 over Unname Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1371 over Unname Stream in Carlisle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 264 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesKY-1371
CrossesUnname Stream
Location.20 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 193
RouteState Highway 1371
Coordinates36.85972, -88.92694
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2022)
Projected traffic264 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-1371 over Unname Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1371 over Unname Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1371 over Unname Stream carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-1371 over Unname Stream?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1371 over Unname Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.