US Bridges

KY-1156 over Shallow Ford Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI N of JCT US 25 · Structure no. 076B00056N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1156 over Shallow Ford Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1156 over Shallow Ford Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 620 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1156
CrossesShallow Ford Creek
Location2.5 MI N of JCT US 25
RouteState Highway 1156
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.7925, -84.36556
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.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2023)
Projected traffic620 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-1156 over Shallow Ford Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1156 over Shallow Ford 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1156 over Shallow Ford Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1156 over Shallow Ford Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1156 over Shallow Ford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.