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KY-1295 over Silver Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI W of JCT Ky 52 · Structure no. 076B00061N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,803
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1295 over Silver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1295 over Silver Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,803 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,803 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1295
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1.6 MI W of JCT Ky 52
RouteState Highway 1295
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66806, -84.37889
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,803 (2023)
Projected traffic1,803 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1295 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1295 over Silver Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1295 over Silver Creek carry?

About 1,803 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-1295 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1295 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.