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KY-1285 over Somerset Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, Kentucky · .05 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 57 · Structure no. 091B00007N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1285 over Somerset Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1285 over Somerset Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 417 vehicles a day, projected to reach 417 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1285
CrossesSomerset Creek
Location.05 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 57
RouteState Highway 1285
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24639, -83.97389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2023)
Projected traffic417 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1285 over Somerset Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1285 over Somerset 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1285 over Somerset Creek carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1285 over Somerset Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1285 over Somerset Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.