US Bridges

Ky 1335 over Georges Creek

PoorPosted for load

Trimble County, Kentucky · At Carroll Cl · Structure no. 112B00012N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1335 over Georges Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1335 over Georges Creek in Trimble 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 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 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKy 1335
CrossesGeorges Creek
LocationAt Carroll Cl
RouteState Highway 1335
Coordinates38.6225, -85.23056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1335 over Georges Creek built?

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

What condition is Ky 1335 over Georges Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1335 over Georges Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Ky 1335 over Georges Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1335 over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.