US Bridges

KY-1351 over Ill Will Creek

FairPosted for load

Clinton County, Kentucky · 2.24 MI SW of JCT Ky 1590 · Structure no. 027B00014N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
483
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1351 over Ill Will Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1351 over Ill Will Creek in Clinton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 483 vehicles a day, projected to reach 483 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1351
CrossesIll Will Creek
Location2.24 MI SW of JCT Ky 1590
RouteState Highway 1351
CountyClinton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.73278, -85.22722
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic483 (2020)
Projected traffic483 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-1351 over Ill Will Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1351 over Ill Will 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1351 over Ill Will Creek carry?

About 483 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-1351 over Ill Will Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1351 over Ill Will Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.