US Bridges

KY-1088 over Yellow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Knott County, Kentucky · @ Perry CO Line · Structure no. 060B00025N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,076
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1088 over Yellow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1088 over Yellow Creek in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,076 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,076 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1088
CrossesYellow Creek
Location@ Perry CO Line
RouteState Highway 1088
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22056, -83.05556
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,076 (2018)
Projected traffic1,076 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1088 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1088 over Yellow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1088 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 1,076 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-1088 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1088 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.