US Bridges

KY-1295 over Paint Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Garrard County, Kentucky · W of Madison Cl · Structure no. 040B00021N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
988
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1295 over Paint Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1295 over Paint Lick Creek in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 988 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 988 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1295
CrossesPaint Lick Creek
LocationW of Madison Cl
RouteState Highway 1295
CountyGarrard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65611, -84.42861
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic988 (2021)
Projected traffic988 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$704,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1295 over Paint Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1295 over Paint 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1295 over Paint Lick Creek carry?

About 988 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-1295 over Paint Lick Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1295 over Paint Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.