US Bridges

KY-1375 over Black Branch

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Hardin County, Kentucky · .60 MI Nor. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 047B00041N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1375 over Black Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1375 over Black Branch in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1375
CrossesBlack Branch
Location.60 MI Nor. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 1375
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63417, -85.99278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2023)
Projected traffic280 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-1375 over Black Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1375 over Black Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1375 over Black Branch carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1375 over Black Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1375 over Black Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.