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KY-1534 over Williams Branch

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI SW of JCT Ky 1344 · Structure no. 007B00051N

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
429
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1534 over Williams Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1534 over Williams Branch in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 429 vehicles a day, projected to reach 429 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1534
CrossesWilliams Branch
Location1.8 MI SW of JCT Ky 1344
RouteState Highway 1534
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.70972, -83.64056
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2021)
Projected traffic429 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1534 over Williams Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1534 over Williams Branch 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-1534 over Williams Branch carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1534 over Williams Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1534 over Williams Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.