US Bridges

Ky 1072 over Banklick Creek

Good

Kenton County, Kentucky · .1 MI SE of JCT KY-17 · Structure no. 059B00109N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
501 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
851
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1072 over Banklick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1072 over Banklick Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 851 vehicles a day, projected to reach 851 by 2041. The structure is 501 ft (152.6 m) long and 77 ft wide.

CarriesKy 1072
CrossesBanklick Creek
Location.1 MI SE of JCT KY-17
RouteState Highway 1072
Coordinates39.03472, -84.53028
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length501 ft (152.6 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic851 (2021)
Projected traffic851 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1072 over Banklick Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1072 over Banklick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 1072 over Banklick Creek carry?

About 851 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 1072 over Banklick Creek?

The structure is 501 ft (152.6 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1072 over Banklick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.