US Bridges

KY-1056 over Blackberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · .55 MI SW of Ne-Jct K1056 · Structure no. 098B00115N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,827
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1056 over Blackberry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1056 over Blackberry Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,827 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,827 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1056
CrossesBlackberry Creek
Location.55 MI SW of Ne-Jct K1056
RouteState Highway 1056
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59111, -82.17361
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,827 (2022)
Projected traffic1,827 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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-1056 over Blackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1056 over Blackberry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1056 over Blackberry Creek carry?

About 1,827 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-1056 over Blackberry Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1056 over Blackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.