US Bridges

KY-1105 over Hanley Creek

Fair

Ballard County, Kentucky · .80 MI West of JCT Ky 358 · Structure no. 004B00038N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1105 over Hanley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1105 over Hanley Creek in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 226 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1105
CrossesHanley Creek
Location.80 MI West of JCT Ky 358
RouteState Highway 1105
CountyBallard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14694, -88.95583
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2020)
Projected traffic226 by 2040
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1105 over Hanley Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1105 over Hanley 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1105 over Hanley Creek carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-1105 over Hanley Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1105 over Hanley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.