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KY-1152 over Dry Fork

FairPosted for load

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · .2 MI SW of JCT Ky 1249 · Structure no. 102B00027N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1152 over Dry Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1152 over Dry Fork in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 146 vehicles a day, projected to reach 146 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1152
CrossesDry Fork
Location.2 MI SW of JCT Ky 1249
RouteState Highway 1152
CountyRockcastle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26722, -84.36111
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2021)
Projected traffic146 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1152 over Dry Fork built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1152 over Dry Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1152 over Dry Fork carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1152 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns KY-1152 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.