US Bridges

Ky 1153 over Grassy Lick Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kentucky · .9 MI N of JCT Ky 1187 · Structure no. 016B00031N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
318
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1153 over Grassy Lick Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ky 1153 over Grassy Lick Creek in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 318 vehicles a day, projected to reach 318 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1153
CrossesGrassy Lick Creek
Location.9 MI N of JCT Ky 1187
RouteState Highway 1153
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11861, -86.77028
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2022)
Projected traffic318 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1153 over Grassy Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1153 over Grassy Lick 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1153 over Grassy Lick Creek carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 1153 over Grassy Lick Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Ky 1153 over Grassy Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.