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KY-1304 over Big Richland Creek

Fair

Knox County, Kentucky · .20 MI W of JCT Ky 1803 · Structure no. 061B00031N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
677
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1304 over Big Richland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1304 over Big Richland Creek in Knox 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 677 vehicles a day, projected to reach 677 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1304
CrossesBig Richland Creek
Location.20 MI W of JCT Ky 1803
RouteState Highway 1304
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.98444, -83.885
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic677 (2022)
Projected traffic677 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-1304 over Big Richland Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1304 over Big Richland Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1304 over Big Richland Creek carry?

About 677 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1304 over Big Richland Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-1304 over Big Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.