US Bridges

KY-1164 over Halls Creek

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI W of JCT Ky 1544 · Structure no. 092B00129N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
308
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1164 over Halls Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1164 over Halls Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 308 vehicles a day, projected to reach 308 by 2038. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1164
CrossesHalls Creek
Location2.6 MI W of JCT Ky 1544
RouteState Highway 1164
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.51083, -86.78472
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2018)
Projected traffic308 by 2038
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1164 over Halls Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1164 over Halls 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1164 over Halls Creek carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-1164 over Halls Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1164 over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.