US Bridges

KY-1160 over Salt River

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Mercer County, Kentucky · 1.7 Mi. W. JCT US 127 · Structure no. 084B00044N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,361
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1160 over Salt River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1160 over Salt River in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,361 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,361 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1160
CrossesSalt River
Location1.7 Mi. W. JCT US 127
RouteState Highway 1160
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.85306, -84.88167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,361 (2023)
Projected traffic1,361 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-1160 over Salt River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1160 over Salt River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1160 over Salt River carry?

About 1,361 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1160 over Salt River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1160 over Salt River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.