US Bridges

KY-1329 over Big Trace Fork

FairPosted for load

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · 3.7 MI W of JCT US 25 · Structure no. 102B00030N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1329 over Big Trace Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1329 over Big Trace Fork in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1329
CrossesBig Trace Fork
Location3.7 MI W of JCT US 25
RouteState Highway 1329
CountyRockcastle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.24, -84.24972
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2021)
Projected traffic132 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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-1329 over Big Trace Fork built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1329 over Big Trace 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-1329 over Big Trace Fork carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1329 over Big Trace Fork?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-1329 over Big Trace Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.