US Bridges

KY-1285 over N. Fk. Somerset Creek

Good

Nicholas County, Kentucky · 2.6 Mi. N. of Jct. Ky 57 · Structure no. 091B00064N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1285 over N. Fk. Somerset Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1285 over N. Fk. Somerset Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 417 vehicles a day, projected to reach 417 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 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-1285
CrossesN. Fk. Somerset Creek
Location2.6 Mi. N. of Jct. Ky 57
RouteState Highway 1285
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.27167, -83.99139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 N. Fk. Somerset Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1285 over N. Fk. Somerset 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 August 2024.

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

About 417 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1285 over N. Fk. Somerset Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1285 over N. Fk. Somerset Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.