US Bridges

KY-1553 over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Clinton County, Kentucky · .05 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 639 · Structure no. 027B00021N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1553 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1553 over Indian Creek in Clinton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 162 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1553
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.05 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 639
RouteState Highway 1553
CountyClinton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76944, -85.14778
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2023)
Projected traffic162 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-1553 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1553 over Indian 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-1553 over Indian Creek carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1553 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1553 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.