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KY-1311 over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · .20 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 079B00085N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
338
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1311 over Unnamed Stream is a steel culvert carrying KY-1311 over Unnamed Stream in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 338 vehicles a day, projected to reach 338 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1311
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.20 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 80
RouteState Highway 1311
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76944, -88.36917
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2021)
Projected traffic338 by 2041
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1311 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1311 over Unnamed Stream 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1311 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1311 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns KY-1311 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.