US Bridges

KY-813 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .80 MI Sou. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 054B00160N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,119
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-813 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying KY-813 over Unnamed Stream in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,119 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-813
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.80 MI Sou. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 813
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.17972, -87.38028
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic1,119 (2022)
Projected traffic1,119 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-813 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-813 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-813 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1,119 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-813 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-813 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.