US Bridges

KY-1322 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI West of JCT Ky 786 · Structure no. 073B00082N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1322 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert 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 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 540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 540 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1322
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1.7 MI West of JCT Ky 786
RouteState Highway 1322
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00861, -88.76583
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2022)
Projected traffic540 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-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 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 September 2023.

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

About 540 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1322 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1322 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.