US Bridges

KY-1296 over Castleberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · .20 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 134 · Structure no. 024B00012N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1296 over Castleberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying KY-1296 over Castleberry Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1296
CrossesCastleberry Creek
Location.20 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 134
RouteState Highway 1296
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08, -87.57278
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2022)
Projected traffic123 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-1296 over Castleberry Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1296 over Castleberry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1296 over Castleberry Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1296 over Castleberry Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1296 over Castleberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.