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KY-1140 over Raider Hollow

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Hart County, Kentucky · 2.7 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 728 · Structure no. 050B00024N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
934
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1140 over Raider Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1140 over Raider Hollow in Hart 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 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 934 vehicles a day, projected to reach 934 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1140
CrossesRaider Hollow
Location2.7 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 728
RouteState Highway 1140
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34028, -85.96056
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic934 (2023)
Projected traffic934 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-1140 over Raider Hollow built?

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

What condition is KY-1140 over Raider Hollow 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1140 over Raider Hollow carry?

About 934 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1140 over Raider Hollow?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns KY-1140 over Raider Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.