KY-1355 over Turners Branch
PoorPosted for loadGarrard County, Kentucky · 2 MI E of JCT Ky 1971 · Structure no. 040B00027N
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 255
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1355 over Turners Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1355 over Turners Branch in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1355 over Turners Branch built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1355 over Turners Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does KY-1355 over Turners Branch carry?
About 255 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is KY-1355 over Turners Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1355 over Turners Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.