US Bridges

KY-1312 over Beck Hollow Branch

Fair

Cumberland County, Kentucky · .50 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 90 · Structure no. 029B00036N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1312 over Beck Hollow Branch is a steel culvert carrying KY-1312 over Beck Hollow Branch in Cumberland 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 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 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1312
CrossesBeck Hollow Branch
Location.50 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 90
RouteState Highway 1312
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.85278, -85.54778
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2020)
Projected traffic208 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-1312 over Beck Hollow Branch built?

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

What condition is KY-1312 over Beck Hollow Branch 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1312 over Beck Hollow Branch carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-1312 over Beck Hollow Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-1312 over Beck Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.