US Bridges

KY-1173 over Fork of Mayfield Creek

Good

Carlisle County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI West of JCT Ky 307 · Structure no. 020B00065N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
518
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1173 over Fork of Mayfield Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1173 over Fork of Mayfield Creek in Carlisle County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 518 vehicles a day, projected to reach 518 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1173
CrossesFork of Mayfield Creek
Location1.4 MI West of JCT Ky 307
RouteState Highway 1173
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82694, -88.88889
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2022)
Projected traffic518 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-1173 over Fork of Mayfield Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1173 over Fork of Mayfield Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1173 over Fork of Mayfield Creek carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1173 over Fork of Mayfield Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1173 over Fork of Mayfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.