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KY-1465 over Gilgal Branch

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Kentucky · .45 MI Nor. of Henry Cl · Structure no. 021B00031N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1465
CrossesGilgal Branch
Location.45 MI Nor. of Henry Cl
RouteState Highway 1465
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.59361, -85.15583
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 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 width37 ft (11.4 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 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 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 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1465 over Gilgal Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.