KY-1253 over Little River
PoorPosted for loadTrigg County, Kentucky · 1.95 Mi. Ne. Ky. 525 · Structure no. 111B00052N
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 185
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1253 over Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1253 over Little River in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1253 over Little River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1253 over Little River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does KY-1253 over Little River carry?
About 185 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-1253 over Little River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1253 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.