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KY-1054 over Little Twin Creek

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Kentucky · 3.1 MI S of S-Jct Ky 1032 · Structure no. 049B00049N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
969
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1054 over Little Twin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1054 over Little Twin Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 969 vehicles a day, projected to reach 969 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1054
CrossesLittle Twin Creek
Location3.1 MI S of S-Jct Ky 1032
RouteState Highway 1054
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.48611, -84.38
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic969 (2021)
Projected traffic969 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-1054 over Little Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1054 over Little Twin 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-1054 over Little Twin Creek carry?

About 969 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1054 over Little Twin Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1054 over Little Twin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.