US Bridges

KY-1559 over Toms Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kentucky · .30 NE of JCT KY-201 · Structure no. 058B00089N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
437
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1559 over Toms Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1559 over Toms Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 437 vehicles a day, projected to reach 437 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1559
CrossesToms Creek
Location.30 NE of JCT KY-201
RouteState Highway 1559
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.88722, -82.82583
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2022)
Projected traffic437 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

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

About 437 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1559 over Toms Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1559 over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.