US Bridges

Ky 1262 over Sulphur Lick Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI N of Ky 1900 · Structure no. 037B00050N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1262 over Sulphur Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 1262 over Sulphur Lick Creek in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 404 vehicles a day, projected to reach 404 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1262
CrossesSulphur Lick Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Ky 1900
RouteState Highway 1262
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.28778, -84.79944
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2022)
Projected traffic404 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1262 over Sulphur Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1262 over Sulphur Lick Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1262 over Sulphur Lick Creek carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 1262 over Sulphur Lick Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1262 over Sulphur Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.