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KY-1389 over Driskett Branch

Fair

Hancock County, Kentucky · .35 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 140 · Structure no. 046B00025N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
431
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1389 over Driskett Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1389 over Driskett Branch in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 431 vehicles a day, projected to reach 431 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1389
CrossesDriskett Branch
Location.35 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 140
RouteState Highway 1389
CountyHancock County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86, -86.84944
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2023)
Projected traffic431 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-1389 over Driskett Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1389 over Driskett Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1389 over Driskett Branch carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1389 over Driskett Branch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns KY-1389 over Driskett Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.