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KY-1023 over Little Robinson Creek

FairPosted for load

Laurel County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 229 · Structure no. 063B00056N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
447
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1023 over Little Robinson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1023 over Little Robinson Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 447 vehicles a day, projected to reach 447 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1023
CrossesLittle Robinson Creek
Location1.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 229
RouteState Highway 1023
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02361, -83.99556
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2023)
Projected traffic447 by 2043
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-1023 over Little Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1023 over Little Robinson 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1023 over Little Robinson Creek carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1023 over Little Robinson Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1023 over Little Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.