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KY-1066 over Br of Ashes Creek

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · .1 MI N of JCT Ky 1873 · Structure no. 090B00076N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
313
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1066 over Br of Ashes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1066 over Br of 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 313 vehicles a day, projected to reach 313 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1066
CrossesBr of Ashes Creek
Location.1 MI N of JCT Ky 1873
RouteState Highway 1066
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.94083, -85.2475
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 Br of Ashes Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1066 over Br of Ashes 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 February 2024.

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

About 313 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1066 over Br of Ashes Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns KY-1066 over Br of Ashes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.