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KY-1056 over Blackberry Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · .1 MI S.E. - JCT Ky 199 · Structure no. 098B00166N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
983
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1056 over Blackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1056 over Blackberry Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 983 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 983 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1056
CrossesBlackberry Creek
Location.1 MI S.E. - JCT Ky 199
RouteState Highway 1056
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56806, -82.18833
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 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 closed29.2 mi (47 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-1056 over Blackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 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 2022.

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

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

How long is KY-1056 over Blackberry Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns KY-1056 over Blackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.