US Bridges

Ishmael Ch RD 1045 over Transkentucky-Trans Inc

Fair

Nicholas County, Kentucky · .1 MI W JCT Ky 32 · Structure no. 091C00035N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ishmael Ch RD 1045 over Transkentucky-Trans Inc is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ishmael Ch RD 1045 over Transkentucky-Trans Inc in Nicholas 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 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2029. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIshmael Ch RD 1045
CrossesTranskentucky-Trans Inc
Location.1 MI W JCT Ky 32
RouteCounty Highway 1045
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.35917, -83.94972
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2009)
Projected traffic110 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ishmael Ch RD 1045 over Transkentucky-Trans Inc built?

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

What condition is Ishmael Ch RD 1045 over Transkentucky-Trans Inc 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ishmael Ch RD 1045 over Transkentucky-Trans Inc carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Ishmael Ch RD 1045 over Transkentucky-Trans Inc?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ishmael Ch RD 1045 over Transkentucky-Trans Inc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.