Ky-1812 over Cope Fk of Frozen Creek
Breathitt County, Kentucky · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ky-1812 over Cope Fk of Frozen Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 199 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 7 of the 125 inventoried bridges in Breathitt County rated poor (5.6%); 7 (5.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2024, on a 12-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Superstructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 73 ft |
| Location | .02 Mi East of Jct Ky 540 |
| NBI structure number | 013B00008N |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 12 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Breathitt County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ky-15 over Quicksand Creek | 1964 | 7,640 | Fair |
| Ky-15 over Lost Creek | 1966 | 5,200 | Good |
| Ky-15 over Lost Creek | 1966 | 5,200 | Good |
| Ky-15 over Cockrell Fork | 1966 | 5,200 | Good |
| Ky-15 over Lost Creek | 1966 | 5,200 | Good |
| Ky-30 over CSX RR - N Fork Ky River | 1977 | 4,950 | Fair |
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