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KY-1145 over Levisa Fork

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Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI W of JCT Ky 1107 · Structure no. 058B00087N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
378 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1145 over Levisa Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1145 over Levisa Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1145
CrossesLevisa Fork
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Ky 1107
RouteState Highway 1145
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.80472, -82.76806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-1145 over Levisa Fork built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1145 over Levisa Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1145 over Levisa Fork carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-1145 over Levisa Fork?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1145 over Levisa Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.