US Bridges

KY-1150 over Dix River

Fair

Garrard County, Kentucky · .01 MI E of Lincoln Cl · Structure no. 040B00038N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1150 over Dix River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-1150 over Dix River in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1150
CrossesDix River
Location.01 MI E of Lincoln Cl
RouteState Highway 1150
CountyGarrard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.60278, -84.63472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2021)
Projected traffic205 by 2041
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-1150 over Dix River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1150 over Dix 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1150 over Dix River carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1150 over Dix River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1150 over Dix River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.