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KY-1131 over Back Creek

FairPosted for load

Garrard County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI East of JCT Ky 39 · Structure no. 040B00011N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1131 over Back Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1131 over Back Creek in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1131
CrossesBack Creek
Location2.0 MI East of JCT Ky 39
RouteState Highway 1131
CountyGarrard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66167, -84.48528
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 inspectionNovember 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2021)
Projected traffic65 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-1131 over Back Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1131 over Back 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1131 over Back Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1131 over Back Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1131 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.