US Bridges

KY-1175 over Branch of Little River

FairPosted for load

Trigg County, Kentucky · .60 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 272 · Structure no. 111B00038N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1175 over Branch of Little River is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1175 over Branch of Little River in Trigg 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 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1175
CrossesBranch of Little River
Location.60 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 272
RouteState Highway 1175
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83389, -87.85194
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 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-1175 over Branch of Little River built?

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

What condition is KY-1175 over Branch of Little River 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-1175 over Branch of Little River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1175 over Branch of Little River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1175 over Branch of Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.