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KY-1268 over Jessamine Creek

FairPosted for load

Jessamine County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI E of JCT Ky 29 · Structure no. 057B00013N

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
868
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1268 over Jessamine Creek is a masonry culvert carrying KY-1268 over Jessamine Creek in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 175 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 868 vehicles a day, projected to reach 868 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1268
CrossesJessamine Creek
Location1.7 MI E of JCT Ky 29
RouteState Highway 1268
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.84222, -84.64528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic868 (2023)
Projected traffic868 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$312,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1268 over Jessamine Creek built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is KY-1268 over Jessamine 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1268 over Jessamine Creek carry?

About 868 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1268 over Jessamine Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-1268 over Jessamine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.