US Bridges

KY-1541 over Hickman Creek

FairPosted for load

Jessamine County, Kentucky · 7.05 MI N of JCT W/Ky 39 · Structure no. 057B00012N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,238
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1541 over Hickman Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-1541 over Hickman Creek in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,238 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,238 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1541
CrossesHickman Creek
Location7.05 MI N of JCT W/Ky 39
RouteState Highway 1541
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.84639, -84.50889
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length177 ft (53.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,238 (2022)
Projected traffic1,238 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-1541 over Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1541 over Hickman 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1541 over Hickman Creek carry?

About 1,238 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1541 over Hickman Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1541 over Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.