Ky 1488 over Pattons Creek
Trimble County, Kentucky · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ky 1488 over Pattons Creek in Trimble County, Kentucky, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 81 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2019).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 39 of the 46 inventoried bridges in Trimble County rated fair (84.8%); 4 (8.7%) 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 October 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 96 ft |
| Location | at Oldham Cl |
| NBI structure number | 112B00028N |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Trimble County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 421 over Ohio River | 2014 | 8,975 | Fair |
| US 421 Escape Ramp over Tiber Creek | 1989 | 5,533 | Fair |
| Ky 36 over Canip Creek | 1933 | 3,978 | Poor |
| US 421 over Little Kentucky River | 1982 | 2,170 | Fair |
| US 421 over Town Branch | 1984 | 2,170 | Fair |
| US 421 over Trib to Town Branch | 1984 | 2,170 | Good |
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