US Bridges

KY-1244 over Painter Creek

FairPosted for load

Nicholas County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI East of JCT Ky 392 · Structure no. 091B00042N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1244 over Painter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1244 over Painter Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKY-1244
CrossesPainter Creek
Location2.0 MI East of JCT Ky 392
RouteState Highway 1244
Coordinates38.44, -84.07444
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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-1244 over Painter Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1244 over Painter 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-1244 over Painter Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1244 over Painter Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1244 over Painter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.