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KY-125 over Bradley Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Kentucky · .10 MI East of JCT Ky 109 · Structure no. 038B00026N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,529
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-125 over Bradley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-125 over Bradley Creek in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 2,529 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,529 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-125
CrossesBradley Creek
Location.10 MI East of JCT Ky 109
RouteState Highway 125
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.56028, -89.17861
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,529 (2022)
Projected traffic2,529 by 2042
Trucks25%
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-125 over Bradley Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-125 over Bradley 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-125 over Bradley Creek carry?

About 2,529 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is KY-125 over Bradley Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m).

Who owns KY-125 over Bradley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.