US Bridges

KY-1350 over Lower Island Creek

PoorPosted for load

Owsley County, Kentucky · .05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 846 · Structure no. 095B00028N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1350 over Lower Island Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1350 over Lower Island Creek in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1350
CrossesLower Island Creek
Location.05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 846
RouteState Highway 1350
CountyOwsley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.37694, -83.69361
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1350 over Lower Island Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1350 over Lower Island Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1350 over Lower Island Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1350 over Lower Island Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1350 over Lower Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.