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KY-1554 over Rhodes Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .70 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 960 · Structure no. 030B00125N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1554 over Rhodes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1554 over Rhodes Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1554
CrossesRhodes Creek
Location.70 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 960
RouteState Highway 1554
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76472, -87.25806
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2022)
Projected traffic510 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1554 over Rhodes Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1554 over Rhodes 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1554 over Rhodes Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1554 over Rhodes Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1554 over Rhodes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.