US Bridges

KY-1025 over Smoky Creek

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI E of JCT Ky 2 · Structure no. 022B00100N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1025 over Smoky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1025 over Smoky Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1025
CrossesSmoky Creek
Location1.9 MI E of JCT Ky 2
RouteState Highway 1025
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.35028, -83.16361
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2023)
Projected traffic148 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-1025 over Smoky Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1025 over Smoky Creek 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-1025 over Smoky Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1025 over Smoky Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1025 over Smoky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.