US Bridges

KY-1087 over Wiley Branch

Fair

Knott County, Kentucky · .05 MI NE of JCT Ky 1098 · Structure no. 060B00050N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1087 over Wiley Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1087 over Wiley Branch in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1087
CrossesWiley Branch
Location.05 MI NE of JCT Ky 1098
RouteState Highway 1087
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39556, -82.94583
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.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2018)
Projected traffic249 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-1087 over Wiley Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1087 over Wiley Branch 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-1087 over Wiley Branch carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-1087 over Wiley Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns KY-1087 over Wiley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.