US Bridges

KY-1245 over Lewis Creek

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.2 Mi-S.Of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 092B00157N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1245 over Lewis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1245 over Lewis Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 302 vehicles a day, projected to reach 302 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-1245
CrossesLewis Creek
Location1.2 Mi-S.Of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 1245
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34972, -86.92944
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2021)
Projected traffic302 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-1245 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1245 over Lewis 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1245 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1245 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1245 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.