US Bridges

KY-272 over Unname Stream

Fair

Trigg County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI East of JCT Ky 125 · Structure no. 111B00010N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
878
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-272 over Unname Stream is a concrete culvert carrying KY-272 over Unname Stream in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 878 vehicles a day, projected to reach 878 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-272
CrossesUnname Stream
Location1.5 MI East of JCT Ky 125
RouteState Highway 272
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82028, -87.70111
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic878 (2022)
Projected traffic878 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-272 over Unname Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-272 over Unname Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-272 over Unname Stream carry?

About 878 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-272 over Unname Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns KY-272 over Unname Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.