US Bridges

KY-1149 over Trace Creek

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Kentucky · At Tannery JCT · Structure no. 068B00054N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1149 over Trace Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1149 over Trace Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1149
CrossesTrace Creek
LocationAt Tannery JCT
RouteState Highway 1149
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.54167, -83.21861
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2013)
Projected traffic225 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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-1149 over Trace Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1149 over Trace 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1149 over Trace Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is KY-1149 over Trace Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1149 over Trace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.