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KY-1066 over Ashes Creek

FairPosted for load

Nelson County, Kentucky · .05 MI SW of JCT Ky 1873 · Structure no. 090B00073N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
313
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1066 over Ashes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1066 over Ashes Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 313 vehicles a day, projected to reach 313 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1066
CrossesAshes Creek
Location.05 MI SW of JCT Ky 1873
RouteState Highway 1066
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.93778, -85.24639
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2021)
Projected traffic313 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-1066 over Ashes Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1066 over Ashes 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1066 over Ashes Creek carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1066 over Ashes Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1066 over Ashes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.