US Bridges

KY-1237 over Powerlick Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Kentucky · .35 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 989 · Structure no. 068B00085N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1237 over Powerlick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1237 over Powerlick Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5 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 370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 370 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1237
CrossesPowerlick Creek
Location.35 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 989
RouteState Highway 1237
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.50194, -83.5775
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2022)
Projected traffic370 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1237 over Powerlick Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1237 over Powerlick 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1237 over Powerlick Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1237 over Powerlick Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1237 over Powerlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.