US Bridges

Ky 1247 over CR 1304A & N/S RR

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .074 Mi. S. of JCT Ky 914 · Structure no. 100B00114N

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

About this bridge

Ky 1247 over CR 1304A & N/S RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1247 over CR 1304A & N/S RR 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 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 7,528 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,528 by 2039. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1247
CrossesCR 1304A & N/S RR
Location.074 Mi. S. of JCT Ky 914
RouteState Highway 1247
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04917, -84.58639
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating103.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1247 over CR 1304A & N/S RR built?

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

What condition is Ky 1247 over CR 1304A & N/S RR 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 1247 over CR 1304A & N/S RR carry?

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

How long is Ky 1247 over CR 1304A & N/S RR?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1247 over CR 1304A & N/S RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.