US Bridges

KY-1348 over Tradewater River

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · .25 MI West of JCT Ky 129 · Structure no. 024B00120N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1348 over Tradewater River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-1348 over Tradewater River in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2038. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1348
CrossesTradewater River
Location.25 MI West of JCT Ky 129
RouteState Highway 1348
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07472, -87.5775
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2018)
Projected traffic185 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1348 over Tradewater River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1348 over Tradewater River 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-1348 over Tradewater River carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-1348 over Tradewater River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1348 over Tradewater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.