US Bridges

KY-1283 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Hickman County, Kentucky · .8 MI N of Jcksn Pur Pkwy · Structure no. 053B00062N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
217
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1283 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1283 over Unnamed Stream in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 217 vehicles a day, projected to reach 217 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1283
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.8 MI N of Jcksn Pur Pkwy
RouteState Highway 1283
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.60194, -88.81667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2021)
Projected traffic217 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-1283 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1283 over Unnamed Stream 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1283 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1283 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1283 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.