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KY-1096 over Big Creek

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Perry County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 097B00052N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1096 over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1096 over Big Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 519 vehicles a day, projected to reach 519 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1096
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.8 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 80
RouteState Highway 1096
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.21222, -83.24333
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2023)
Projected traffic519 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-1096 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1096 over Big 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1096 over Big Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1096 over Big Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1096 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.