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KY-1091 over Wolfpen Branch

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.06 MI SW of JCT Ky 122 · Structure no. 036B00059N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
329
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1091 over Wolfpen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1091 over Wolfpen Branch in Floyd 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1091
CrossesWolfpen Branch
Location0.06 MI SW of JCT Ky 122
RouteState Highway 1091
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.36833, -82.74444
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2022)
Projected traffic329 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-1091 over Wolfpen Branch built?

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

What condition is KY-1091 over Wolfpen 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1091 over Wolfpen Branch carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-1091 over Wolfpen Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1091 over Wolfpen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.