US Bridges

KY-1050 over Spruce Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI S of JCT US 460 · Structure no. 087B00021N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1050 over Spruce Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1050 over Spruce Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 315 vehicles a day, projected to reach 315 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1050
CrossesSpruce Creek
Location1.6 MI S of JCT US 460
RouteState Highway 1050
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.94833, -83.81722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2021)
Projected traffic315 by 2041
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 Spruce Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1050 over Spruce Creek 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 Spruce Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1050 over Spruce Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1050 over Spruce Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.