US Bridges

Kissey Br. CR 1217 over Kissey Branch

Fair

Estill County, Kentucky · 50 S. of Bicknell Rd. · Structure no. 033C00039N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kissey Br. CR 1217 over Kissey Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kissey Br. CR 1217 over Kissey Branch in Estill County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesKissey Br. CR 1217
CrossesKissey Branch
Location50 S. of Bicknell Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 1217
CountyEstill County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.58222, -84.06222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2012)
Projected traffic71 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kissey Br. CR 1217 over Kissey Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kissey Br. CR 1217 over Kissey 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Kissey Br. CR 1217 over Kissey Branch carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Kissey Br. CR 1217 over Kissey Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Kissey Br. CR 1217 over Kissey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.