US Bridges

Williams CR RD1155 over Williams Creek

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI S. JCT Ky 1654_ · Structure no. 022C00080N

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
447
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams CR RD1155 over Williams Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Williams CR RD1155 over Williams Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 124 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 447 vehicles a day, projected to reach 545 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliams CR RD1155
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location0.7 MI S. JCT Ky 1654_
RouteCounty Highway 1155
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.2975, -82.82778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2022)
Projected traffic545 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Williams CR RD1155 over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Williams CR RD1155 over Williams 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Williams CR RD1155 over Williams Creek carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Williams CR RD1155 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Williams CR RD1155 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.