US Bridges

KY-1448 over Tti Railroad & Samo

Fair

Mason County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI East of JCT Ky 11 · Structure no. 081B00024N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
443
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1448 over Tti Railroad & Samo is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1448 over Tti Railroad & Samo in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 443 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1448
CrossesTti Railroad & Samo
Location1.3 MI East of JCT Ky 11
RouteState Highway 1448
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.60194, -83.7375
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2023)
Projected traffic443 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-1448 over Tti Railroad & Samo built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1448 over Tti Railroad & Samo 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1448 over Tti Railroad & Samo carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1448 over Tti Railroad & Samo?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1448 over Tti Railroad & Samo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.