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KY-1056 over Peter Branch

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · 1.5 NE of JCT Ky 319 · Structure no. 098B00148N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,533
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1056 over Peter Branch is a concrete slab carrying KY-1056 over Peter Branch in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 1,533 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1056
CrossesPeter Branch
Location1.5 NE of JCT Ky 319
RouteState Highway 1056
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59389, -82.16556
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,533 (2021)
Projected traffic1,533 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1056 over Peter Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,533 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-1056 over Peter Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1056 over Peter Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.