US Bridges

KY-1855 over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 98 · Structure no. 002B00034N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
564
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1855 over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1855 over Walnut Creek in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 564 vehicles a day, projected to reach 564 by 2043. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1855
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2.4 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 98
RouteState Highway 1855
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.80306, -86.06944
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2023)
Projected traffic564 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-1855 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1855 over Walnut Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1855 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 564 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1855 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1855 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.