US Bridges

KY-853 over Long Creek

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 189 · Structure no. 089B00102N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-853 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-853 over Long Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-853
CrossesLong Creek
Location1.8 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 189
RouteState Highway 853
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-853 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-853 over Long 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does KY-853 over Long Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-853 over Long Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-853 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.