KY-1571 over Cow Creek
PoorPosted for loadEstill County, Kentucky · .1 MI E of JCT Ky 1645 · Structure no. 033B00027N
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 166 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,287
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1571 over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1571 over Cow Creek in Estill County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,287 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1571 over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1571 over Cow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does KY-1571 over Cow Creek carry?
About 1,287 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is KY-1571 over Cow Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1571 over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.