US Bridges

KY-1234 over Branch of Indian Run Cre

Fair

Mason County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 597 · Structure no. 081B00046N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
397
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1234 over Branch of Indian Run Cre is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1234 over Branch of Indian Run Cre in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 397 vehicles a day, projected to reach 397 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1234
CrossesBranch of Indian Run Cre
Location2.1 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 597
RouteState Highway 1234
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.53556, -83.69472
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2023)
Projected traffic397 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-1234 over Branch of Indian Run Cre built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1234 over Branch of Indian Run Cre 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1234 over Branch of Indian Run Cre carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1234 over Branch of Indian Run Cre?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1234 over Branch of Indian Run Cre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.