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KY-1296 over Unname Stream

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Christian County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 134 · Structure no. 024B00014N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1296 over Unname Stream is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1296 over Unname Stream 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1296
CrossesUnname Stream
Location1.5 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 134
RouteState Highway 1296
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.09083, -87.55222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Unname Stream built?

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

What condition is KY-1296 over Unname Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1296 over Unname Stream carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1296 over Unname Stream?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1296 over Unname Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.