US Bridges

Ky 157 over I-71

Fair

Henry County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI E of Ky 1606 · Structure no. 052B00036N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
364
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 157 over I-71 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ky 157 over I-71 in Henry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 364 vehicles a day, projected to reach 364 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 157
CrossesI-71
Location0.9 MI E of Ky 1606
RouteState Highway 157
CountyHenry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.49194, -85.25833
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2023)
Projected traffic364 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 157 over I-71 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 157 over I-71 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 157 over I-71 carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 157 over I-71?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 157 over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.