US Bridges

KY-1529 over Drainage Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Hickman County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI West of JCT US 51 · Structure no. 053B00058N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1529 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1529 over Drainage Ditch in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 262 vehicles a day, projected to reach 262 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1529
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.1 MI West of JCT US 51
RouteState Highway 1529
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.61194, -88.96722
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2023)
Projected traffic262 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-1529 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1529 over Drainage 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1529 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1529 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1529 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.