KY-1557 over Beaver Dam Ditch
PoorPosted for loadHenderson County, Kentucky · 1.1 Mi.S.W. - JCT US 60 · Structure no. 051B00129N
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 572
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1557 over Beaver Dam Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1557 over Beaver Dam Ditch in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 572 vehicles a day, projected to reach 572 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1557 over Beaver Dam Ditch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1557 over Beaver Dam Ditch 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-1557 over Beaver Dam Ditch carry?
About 572 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is KY-1557 over Beaver Dam Ditch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1557 over Beaver Dam Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.