US Bridges

KY-122 over Turkeypen Branch

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · 2.9 MI W of JCT Ky 610 · Structure no. 098B00081N

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,174
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-122 over Turkeypen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-122 over Turkeypen Branch in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 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 1,174 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,174 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-122
CrossesTurkeypen Branch
Location2.9 MI W of JCT Ky 610
RouteState Highway 122
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33611, -82.63417
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,174 (2023)
Projected traffic1,174 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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-122 over Turkeypen Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is KY-122 over Turkeypen Branch 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-122 over Turkeypen Branch carry?

About 1,174 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-122 over Turkeypen Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-122 over Turkeypen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.