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KY-1026 over Unname Stream

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 91 · Structure no. 024B00081N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1026 over Unname Stream is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1026 over Unname Stream in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 208 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1026
CrossesUnname Stream
Location2.2 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 91
RouteState Highway 1026
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.92, -87.63361
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2018)
Projected traffic208 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-1026 over Unname Stream built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1026 over Unname Stream 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1026 over Unname Stream carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-1026 over Unname Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1026 over Unname Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.