US Bridges

KY-1220 over Trace Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 3.2 MI West of JCT Ky 109 · Structure no. 054B00134N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1220 over Trace Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1220 over Trace Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 223 vehicles a day, projected to reach 223 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1220
CrossesTrace Creek
Location3.2 MI West of JCT Ky 109
RouteState Highway 1220
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.20833, -87.7375
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2023)
Projected traffic223 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-1220 over Trace Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1220 over Trace 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1220 over Trace Creek carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1220 over Trace Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1220 over Trace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.