US Bridges

Ky 1526 over Floyds Fork

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 1.35 MI E of Ky 61 · Structure no. 015B00057N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,945
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1526 over Floyds Fork is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ky 1526 over Floyds Fork in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 4,945 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,945 by 2035. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1526
CrossesFloyds Fork
Location1.35 MI E of Ky 61
RouteState Highway 1526
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03444, -85.65944
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length285 ft (86.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,945 (2015)
Projected traffic4,945 by 2035
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 1526 over Floyds Fork built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1526 over Floyds Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1526 over Floyds Fork carry?

About 4,945 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Ky 1526 over Floyds Fork?

The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1526 over Floyds Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.