US Bridges

KY-1220 over No. Fk Bull Creek

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI West JCT Ky 109 · Structure no. 054B00191N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1220 over No. Fk Bull Creek is a masonry culvert carrying KY-1220 over No. Fk Bull Creek 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 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 223 vehicles a day, projected to reach 223 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1220
CrossesNo. Fk Bull Creek
Location2.0 MI West JCT Ky 109
RouteState Highway 1220
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.20472, -87.71611
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 No. Fk Bull Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1220 over No. Fk Bull 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1220 over No. Fk Bull Creek carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1220 over No. Fk Bull Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1220 over No. Fk Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.