US Bridges

KY-1088 over Kelly Fork

FairPosted for load

Knott County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI East of JCT Ky 721 · Structure no. 060B00038N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
612
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1088 over Kelly Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1088 over Kelly Fork in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 612 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1088
CrossesKelly Fork
Location2.8 MI East of JCT Ky 721
RouteState Highway 1088
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26639, -83.055
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic612 (2022)
Projected traffic612 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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-1088 over Kelly Fork built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1088 over Kelly Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1088 over Kelly Fork carry?

About 612 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is KY-1088 over Kelly Fork?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1088 over Kelly Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.