US Bridges

KY-1195 over Pleasant Run Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Kentucky · 4.3 MI NE of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 078B00053N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1195 over Pleasant Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1195 over Pleasant Run Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 333 vehicles a day, projected to reach 333 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1195
CrossesPleasant Run Creek
Location4.3 MI NE of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 1195
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61722, -85.16111
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2023)
Projected traffic333 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-1195 over Pleasant Run Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1195 over Pleasant Run 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1195 over Pleasant Run Creek carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1195 over Pleasant Run Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1195 over Pleasant Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.