US Bridges

KY-1285 over No.Frk.Somerset Creek

Good

Nicholas County, Kentucky · 4.49 MI S of JCT Ky 36 · Structure no. 091B00066N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
417
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1285 over No.Frk.Somerset Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1285 over No.Frk.Somerset Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1285
CrossesNo.Frk.Somerset Creek
Location4.49 MI S of JCT Ky 36
RouteState Highway 1285
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26056, -83.99
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 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 No.Frk.Somerset Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1285 over No.Frk.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 No.Frk.Somerset Creek carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1285 over No.Frk.Somerset Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1285 over No.Frk.Somerset Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.