US Bridges

KY-1322 over Unnamed Stream

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .60 MI West of JCT Ky 786 · Structure no. 073B00080N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1322 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1322 over Unnamed Stream in McCracken 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 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 1,060 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,060 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKY-1322
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.60 MI West of JCT Ky 786
RouteState Highway 1322
Coordinates37.01111, -88.74472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2023)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1322 over Unnamed Stream built?

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

What condition is KY-1322 over Unnamed Stream 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1322 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1322 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1322 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.