US Bridges

KY-1559 over Toms Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.55 MI N of JCT US 23 · Structure no. 058B00044N

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,206
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1559 over Toms Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1559 over Toms Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 1,206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,206 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1559
CrossesToms Creek
Location0.55 MI N of JCT US 23
RouteState Highway 1559
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.87222, -82.78806
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,206 (2021)
Projected traffic1,206 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1559 over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1559 over Toms 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-1559 over Toms Creek carry?

About 1,206 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1559 over Toms Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1559 over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.