US Bridges

KY-1220 over Br Off Tradewater River

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 5.6 MI West of JCT Ky 109 · Structure no. 054B00190N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1220 over Br Off Tradewater River is a masonry culvert carrying KY-1220 over Br Off Tradewater River in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1220
CrossesBr Off Tradewater River
Location5.6 MI West of JCT Ky 109
RouteState Highway 1220
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22056, -87.76917
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2021)
Projected traffic63 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Br Off Tradewater River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1220 over Br Off Tradewater River 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-1220 over Br Off Tradewater River carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1220 over Br Off Tradewater River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1220 over Br Off Tradewater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.