US Bridges

Ky 1303 over Bullock Pen Creek

Good

Kenton County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 236 · Structure no. 059B00112N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,853
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1303 over Bullock Pen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1303 over Bullock Pen Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 24,853 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,853 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

CarriesKy 1303
CrossesBullock Pen Creek
Location0.8 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 236
RouteState Highway 1303
Coordinates38.99361, -84.58583
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,853 (2021)
Projected traffic24,853 by 2041
Trucks6%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1303 over Bullock Pen Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1303 over Bullock Pen 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 1303 over Bullock Pen Creek carry?

About 24,853 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1303 over Bullock Pen Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Ky 1303 over Bullock Pen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.