US Bridges

KY-1956 over Line Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .50 MI W of Rockcastle Cl · Structure no. 100B00015N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1956 over Line Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1956 over Line Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, 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 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.

It carries about 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1956
CrossesLine Creek
Location.50 MI W of Rockcastle Cl
RouteState Highway 1956
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.16167, -84.30722
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2023)
Projected traffic109 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$384,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1956 over Line Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1956 over Line 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1956 over Line Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1956 over Line Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1956 over Line Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.