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KY-1193 over Laurel Lake Spillway

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Whitley County, Kentucky · 3.2 MI N -Ky 1277 · Structure no. 118B00104N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
785 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1193 over Laurel Lake Spillway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1193 over Laurel Lake Spillway in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 257 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2041. The structure is 785 ft (239.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1193
CrossesLaurel Lake Spillway
Location3.2 MI N -Ky 1277
RouteState Highway 1193
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.95778, -84.2675
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length785 ft (239.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2021)
Projected traffic257 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1193 over Laurel Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1193 over Laurel Lake Spillway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1193 over Laurel Lake Spillway carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-1193 over Laurel Lake Spillway?

The structure is 785 ft (239.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1193 over Laurel Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.