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KY-1130 over Craigs Creek

FairPosted for load

Gallatin County, Kentucky · .30 MI West of JCT Ky 35 · Structure no. 039B00020N

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1130 over Craigs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1130 over Craigs 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1130
CrossesCraigs Creek
Location.30 MI West of JCT Ky 35
RouteState Highway 1130
CountyGallatin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.7525, -84.91778
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Craigs 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 Craigs 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1130 over Craigs Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1130 over Craigs Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns KY-1130 over Craigs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.