US Bridges

KY-1088 over Youngs Fork

Fair

Knott County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI East of JCT Ky 721 · Structure no. 060B00039N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
612
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1088 over Youngs Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1088 over Youngs 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 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 612 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1088
CrossesYoungs Fork
Location1.8 MI East of JCT Ky 721
RouteState Highway 1088
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26806, -83.0675
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 inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Youngs Fork built?

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

What condition is KY-1088 over Youngs 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 2021.

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

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

How long is KY-1088 over Youngs Fork?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-1088 over Youngs Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.