US Bridges

KY-1524 over Red Bird River

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kentucky · .1 Mi. West of JCT Ky 66 · Structure no. 026B00095N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1524 over Red Bird River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1524 over Red Bird River in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1524
CrossesRed Bird River
Location.1 Mi. West of JCT Ky 66
RouteState Highway 1524
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99222, -83.53667
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2023)
Projected traffic102 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$169,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1524 over Red Bird River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1524 over Red Bird River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1524 over Red Bird River carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1524 over Red Bird River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1524 over Red Bird River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.