US Bridges

KY-1284 over Richland Creek

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI East of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 049B00042N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1284 over Richland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1284 over Richland Creek in Harrison 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 388 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1284
CrossesRichland Creek
Location1.5 MI East of JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 1284
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.54389, -84.25889
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2023)
Projected traffic388 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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-1284 over Richland Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1284 over Richland 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1284 over Richland Creek carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1284 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1284 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.