US Bridges

KY-1054 over Raven Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Kentucky · .6 MI S of S-Jct Ky 1032 · Structure no. 049B00050N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
969
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1054 over Raven Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1054 over Raven Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 969 vehicles a day, projected to reach 969 by 2041. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKY-1054
CrossesRaven Creek
Location.6 MI S of S-Jct Ky 1032
RouteState Highway 1054
Coordinates38.51417, -84.40417
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic969 (2021)
Projected traffic969 by 2041
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-1054 over Raven Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1054 over Raven 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1054 over Raven Creek carry?

About 969 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1054 over Raven Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1054 over Raven Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.