US Bridges

KY-1155 over Cypress Creek

Fair

McLean County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 138 · Structure no. 075B00048N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1155 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1155 over Cypress Creek in McLean County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, projected to reach 351 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1155
CrossesCypress Creek
Location3.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 138
RouteState Highway 1155
CountyMcLean County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.48889, -87.28639
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating108.5 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2020)
Projected traffic351 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-1155 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1155 over Cypress 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1155 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-1155 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1155 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.