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KY-1153 over Biggerstaff Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI S of JCT Ky 106 · Structure no. 016B00047N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1153 over Biggerstaff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1153 over Biggerstaff Creek in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1153
CrossesBiggerstaff Creek
Location3.0 MI S of JCT Ky 106
RouteState Highway 1153
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07778, -86.88833
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2022)
Projected traffic77 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Biggerstaff Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1153 over Biggerstaff 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1153 over Biggerstaff Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1153 over Biggerstaff Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1153 over Biggerstaff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.