US Bridges

KY-1247 over St. Asaph Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Kentucky · .1 MI S-W Main-Stanford · Structure no. 069B00101N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,787
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1247 over St. Asaph Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-1247 over St. Asaph Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,787 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,787 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1247
CrossesSt. Asaph Creek
Location.1 MI S-W Main-Stanford
RouteState Highway 1247
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.52833, -84.66306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,787 (2018)
Projected traffic2,787 by 2038
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 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-1247 over St. Asaph Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1247 over St. Asaph Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1247 over St. Asaph Creek carry?

About 2,787 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-1247 over St. Asaph Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1247 over St. Asaph Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.