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KY-1268 over Little Hickman Creek

FairPosted for load

Jessamine County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI N of JCT Ky 39 · Structure no. 057B00020N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1268 over Little Hickman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1268 over Little Hickman Creek in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 278 vehicles a day, projected to reach 278 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1268
CrossesLittle Hickman Creek
Location2.3 MI N of JCT Ky 39
RouteState Highway 1268
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77306, -84.56444
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2021)
Projected traffic278 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1268 over Little Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1268 over Little Hickman 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 Little Hickman Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1268 over Little Hickman Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1268 over Little Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.