US Bridges

KY-1045 over Kilburn Fk of Indian Crk

Fair

McCreary County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 700 · Structure no. 074B00016N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1045 over Kilburn Fk of Indian Crk is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1045 over Kilburn Fk of Indian Crk in McCreary 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 5 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 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 390 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1045
CrossesKilburn Fk of Indian Crk
Location1.0 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 700
RouteState Highway 1045
CountyMcCreary County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.81472, -84.3825
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2022)
Projected traffic390 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 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-1045 over Kilburn Fk of Indian Crk built?

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

What condition is KY-1045 over Kilburn Fk of Indian Crk 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1045 over Kilburn Fk of Indian Crk carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1045 over Kilburn Fk of Indian Crk?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1045 over Kilburn Fk of Indian Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.