US Bridges

KY-1503 over Little Sturgeon Creek

Good

Owsley County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi. S. Ky. 864 Jct. · Structure no. 095B00042N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
203
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1503 over Little Sturgeon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-1503 over Little Sturgeon Creek in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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.

It carries about 203 vehicles a day, projected to reach 203 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1503
CrossesLittle Sturgeon Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Ky. 864 Jct.
RouteState Highway 1503
CountyOwsley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.41417, -83.78472
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2023)
Projected traffic203 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-1503 over Little Sturgeon Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1503 over Little Sturgeon 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1503 over Little Sturgeon Creek carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1503 over Little Sturgeon Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1503 over Little Sturgeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.