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KY-1156 over Tates Creek

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · .05 MI S of JCT Ky 169 · Structure no. 076B00079N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1156 over Tates Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1156 over Tates Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 266 vehicles a day, projected to reach 266 by 2041. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1156
CrossesTates Creek
Location.05 MI S of JCT Ky 169
RouteState Highway 1156
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.84361, -84.42444
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2021)
Projected traffic266 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-1156 over Tates Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1156 over Tates 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 Tates Creek carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1156 over Tates Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1156 over Tates Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.