KY-1255 over Camp Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcCracken County, Kentucky · .2 M. West of Ky. 450 · Structure no. 073B00141N
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1255 over Camp Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1255 over Camp Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1255 over Camp Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1255 over Camp Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does KY-1255 over Camp Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-1255 over Camp Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1255 over Camp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.