US Bridges

KY-1050 over Cooks Branch

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kentucky · 4.3 MI S of JCT US 460 · Structure no. 087B00020N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1050 over Cooks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1050 over Cooks Branch in Montgomery 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 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 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1050
CrossesCooks Branch
Location4.3 MI S of JCT US 460
RouteState Highway 1050
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.93694, -83.77861
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2020)
Projected traffic69 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-1050 over Cooks Branch built?

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

What condition is KY-1050 over Cooks Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1050 over Cooks Branch carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-1050 over Cooks Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-1050 over Cooks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.