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KY-1083 over Gasper River

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI South of Butler Cl · Structure no. 114B00048N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
304
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1083 over Gasper River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1083 over Gasper River in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 304 vehicles a day, projected to reach 304 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1083
CrossesGasper River
Location2.8 MI South of Butler Cl
RouteState Highway 1083
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99056, -86.63139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2022)
Projected traffic304 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-1083 over Gasper River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1083 over Gasper 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1083 over Gasper River carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1083 over Gasper River?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1083 over Gasper River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.