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KY-1203 over Gray Creek

PoorPosted for load

Carlisle County, Kentucky · .60 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 102 · Structure no. 020B00047N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1203 over Gray Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying KY-1203 over Gray Creek in Carlisle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 167 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1203
CrossesGray Creek
Location.60 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 102
RouteState Highway 1203
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.87972, -89.07056
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating14.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2021)
Projected traffic167 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1203 over Gray Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1203 over Gray Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1203 over Gray Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1203 over Gray Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1203 over Gray Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.