US Bridges

KY-1337 over Loch Mary Outlet

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .30 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 112 · Structure no. 054B00166N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
604
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1337 over Loch Mary Outlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1337 over Loch Mary Outlet in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 604 vehicles a day, projected to reach 604 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1337
CrossesLoch Mary Outlet
Location.30 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 112
RouteState Highway 1337
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.27694, -87.52
Functional classUrban 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
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 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic604 (2022)
Projected traffic604 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-1337 over Loch Mary Outlet built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1337 over Loch Mary Outlet 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1337 over Loch Mary Outlet carry?

About 604 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1337 over Loch Mary Outlet?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1337 over Loch Mary Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.