US Bridges

KY-288 over Unname Stream

Poor

Hickman County, Kentucky · .80 MI East of JCT Ky 136 · Structure no. 053B00007N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-288 over Unname Stream is a concrete culvert carrying KY-288 over Unname Stream in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 252 vehicles a day, projected to reach 252 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-288
CrossesUnname Stream
Location.80 MI East of JCT Ky 136
RouteState Highway 288
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.73056, -88.92861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2022)
Projected traffic252 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-288 over Unname Stream built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-288 over Unname Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-288 over Unname Stream carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-288 over Unname Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-288 over Unname Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.