US Bridges

KY-1547 over Casey Creek

FairPosted for load

Casey County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI W of JCT Ky 1615 · Structure no. 023B00045N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1547 over Casey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1547 over Casey Creek in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 412 vehicles a day, projected to reach 412 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1547
CrossesCasey Creek
Location1.4 MI W of JCT Ky 1615
RouteState Highway 1547
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34278, -85.04083
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2022)
Projected traffic412 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-1547 over Casey Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1547 over Casey 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1547 over Casey Creek carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1547 over Casey Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1547 over Casey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.