KY-1163 over Carter Creek
GoodPosted for loadMuhlenberg County, Kentucky · 3.863 MI SE JCT Ky 181 · Structure no. 089B00116N
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 364
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1163 over Carter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1163 over Carter Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 364 vehicles a day, projected to reach 364 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1163 over Carter Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1163 over Carter Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does KY-1163 over Carter Creek carry?
About 364 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is KY-1163 over Carter Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1163 over Carter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.