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KY-1465 over Gilgal Branch

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Carroll County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Nor. of Henry Cl · Structure no. 021B00030N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1465 over Gilgal Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1465 over Gilgal Branch in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1465
CrossesGilgal Branch
Location1.0 MI Nor. of Henry Cl
RouteState Highway 1465
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.59667, -85.14583
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2021)
Projected traffic61 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-1465 over Gilgal Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1465 over Gilgal Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1465 over Gilgal Branch carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1465 over Gilgal Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1465 over Gilgal Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.