US Bridges

KY-1153 over Dallam Creek

PoorPosted for load

Butler County, Kentucky · 1 MI East-Jct Ky 106 · Structure no. 016B00076N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1153 over Dallam Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1153 over Dallam Creek in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesKY-1153
CrossesDallam Creek
Location1 MI East-Jct Ky 106
RouteState Highway 1153
Coordinates37.07806, -86.82917
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2023)
Projected traffic235 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1153 over Dallam Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1153 over Dallam Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 235 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1153 over Dallam Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1153 over Dallam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.