US Bridges

KY-112 over Unname Stream

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI S.W. of JCT US 41A · Structure no. 054B00066N

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,739
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-112 over Unname Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-112 over Unname Stream in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,739 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,739 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-112
CrossesUnname Stream
Location1.7 MI S.W. of JCT US 41A
RouteState Highway 112
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,739 (2021)
Projected traffic1,739 by 2041
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-112 over Unname Stream built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-112 over Unname 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-112 over Unname Stream carry?

About 1,739 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-112 over Unname Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-112 over Unname Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.