US Bridges

KY-1306 over Spy Run Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 10 · Structure no. 068B00065N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1306 over Spy Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1306 over Spy Run Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 278 vehicles a day, projected to reach 278 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1306
CrossesSpy Run Creek
Location1.5 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 10
RouteState Highway 1306
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.58889, -83.19222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2023)
Projected traffic278 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-1306 over Spy Run Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1306 over Spy Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1306 over Spy Run Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1306 over Spy Run Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1306 over Spy Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.