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KY-1056 over Hatfield Branch

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · @ JCT of Ky 319 · Structure no. 098B00116N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
983
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1056 over Hatfield Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1056 over Hatfield Branch in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 983 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 983 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1056
CrossesHatfield Branch
Location@ JCT of Ky 319
RouteState Highway 1056
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57972, -82.17944
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2019)
Projected traffic983 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Hatfield Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1056 over Hatfield Branch 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 Hatfield Branch carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-1056 over Hatfield Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-1056 over Hatfield Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.