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KY-1149 over Kinniconick Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Kentucky · .3 MI NW of Tannery JCT · Structure no. 068B00089N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1149 over Kinniconick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1149 over Kinniconick Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2033. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1149
CrossesKinniconick Creek
Location.3 MI NW of Tannery JCT
RouteState Highway 1149
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.54444, -83.22583
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 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-1149 over Kinniconick Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1149 over Kinniconick 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 2022.

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

About 225 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is KY-1149 over Kinniconick Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1149 over Kinniconick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.