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KY-1024 over Logan Branch

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · .02 MI W of JCT Ky 1662 · Structure no. 022B00099N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1024 over Logan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1024 over Logan Branch in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 289 vehicles a day, projected to reach 289 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1024
CrossesLogan Branch
Location.02 MI W of JCT Ky 1662
RouteState Highway 1024
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.3125, -83.29778
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2023)
Projected traffic289 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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-1024 over Logan Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1024 over Logan 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1024 over Logan Branch carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1024 over Logan Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1024 over Logan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.