US Bridges

KY-1092 over Upper Laurel Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI NW of W-Jct Ky 689 · Structure no. 058B00038N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
583
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1092 over Upper Laurel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1092 over Upper Laurel Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 583 vehicles a day, projected to reach 583 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1092
CrossesUpper Laurel Creek
Location1.2 MI NW of W-Jct Ky 689
RouteState Highway 1092
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.965, -82.93306
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic583 (2021)
Projected traffic583 by 2041
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-1092 over Upper Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1092 over Upper Laurel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1092 over Upper Laurel Creek carry?

About 583 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1092 over Upper Laurel Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns KY-1092 over Upper Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.