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KY-1349 over East Fork of Sinking for

Good

Christian County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 91 · Structure no. 024B00020N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1349 over East Fork of Sinking for is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1349 over East Fork of Sinking for in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1349
CrossesEast Fork of Sinking for
Location1.2 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 91
RouteState Highway 1349
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.91056, -87.60222
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2022)
Projected traffic176 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-1349 over East Fork of Sinking for built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1349 over East Fork of Sinking for 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-1349 over East Fork of Sinking for carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1349 over East Fork of Sinking for?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1349 over East Fork of Sinking for?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.