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KY-1130 over Cruz Branch Creek

Fair

Gallatin County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT Ky 35 · Structure no. 039B00019N

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1130 over Cruz Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1130 over Cruz Branch Creek in Gallatin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 74 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 127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1130
CrossesCruz Branch Creek
Location.10 MI West of JCT Ky 35
RouteState Highway 1130
CountyGallatin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.75444, -84.91528
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2021)
Projected traffic127 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-1130 over Cruz Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is KY-1130 over Cruz Branch 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1130 over Cruz Branch Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1130 over Cruz Branch Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1130 over Cruz Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.