US Bridges

Ky 1251 over Plum Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Kentucky · 285 Ft S of Ky 1060 · Structure no. 108B00025N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1251 over Plum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 1251 over Plum Creek in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2039. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1251
CrossesPlum Creek
Location285 Ft S of Ky 1060
RouteState Highway 1251
CountySpencer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.05806, -85.42778
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2019)
Projected traffic133 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1251 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1251 over Plum 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1251 over Plum Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ky 1251 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1251 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.