US Bridges

Ky. 1286 over Over Perkins Creek

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .94 MI N. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 073B00167N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,773
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky. 1286 over Over Perkins Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky. 1286 over Over Perkins Creek in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7,773 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,773 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy. 1286
CrossesOver Perkins Creek
Location.94 MI N. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 1286
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05917, -88.68694
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,773 (2022)
Projected traffic7,773 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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. 1286 over Over Perkins Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky. 1286 over Over Perkins 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ky. 1286 over Over Perkins Creek carry?

About 7,773 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ky. 1286 over Over Perkins Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ky. 1286 over Over Perkins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.