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KY-1159 over Tributary of Locust Cree

Good

Bracken County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N of JCT Ky 1011 · Structure no. 012B00018N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1159 over Tributary of Locust Cree is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1159 over Tributary of Locust Cree in Bracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 264 vehicles a day, projected to reach 264 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1159
CrossesTributary of Locust Cree
Location1.5 MI N of JCT Ky 1011
RouteState Highway 1159
CountyBracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.74417, -84.1025
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2022)
Projected traffic264 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-1159 over Tributary of Locust Cree built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1159 over Tributary of Locust Cree in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1159 over Tributary of Locust Cree carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1159 over Tributary of Locust Cree?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1159 over Tributary of Locust Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.