KY-1379 over Fork-Nelson Creek
GoodMuhlenberg County, Kentucky · .25 MI E. JCT Ky 277 · Structure no. 089B00136N
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 363
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1379 over Fork-Nelson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1379 over Fork-Nelson Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 363 vehicles a day, projected to reach 363 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1379 over Fork-Nelson Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1379 over Fork-Nelson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does KY-1379 over Fork-Nelson Creek carry?
About 363 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is KY-1379 over Fork-Nelson Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns KY-1379 over Fork-Nelson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.