US Bridges

KY-1 over Anglin Branch

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N of N-Jct Ky 7 · Structure no. 022B00124N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,348
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1 over Anglin Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1 over Anglin Branch in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 1,348 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,348 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1
CrossesAnglin Branch
Location1.5 MI N of N-Jct Ky 7
RouteState Highway 1
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.38639, -82.93139
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,348 (2022)
Projected traffic1,348 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$138,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1 over Anglin Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1 over Anglin 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1 over Anglin Branch carry?

About 1,348 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-1 over Anglin Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1 over Anglin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.