US Bridges

Ky 1247 over Old Cooper Pp RD

Good

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .450 Mi. N. of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 100B00112N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,528
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1247 over Old Cooper Pp RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1247 over Old Cooper Pp RD in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,528 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,528 by 2039. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKy 1247
CrossesOld Cooper Pp RD
Location.450 Mi. N. of JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 1247
Coordinates37.005, -84.60278
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,528 (2019)
Projected traffic7,528 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1247 over Old Cooper Pp RD built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1247 over Old Cooper Pp RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1247 over Old Cooper Pp RD carry?

About 7,528 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1247 over Old Cooper Pp RD?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1247 over Old Cooper Pp RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.