US Bridges

KY-1165 over Left Fork Maces Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI S.W. of S-Jct Ky 7 · Structure no. 097B00067N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
196
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1165 over Left Fork Maces Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1165 over Left Fork Maces Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 196 vehicles a day, projected to reach 196 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1165
CrossesLeft Fork Maces Creek
Location2.4 MI S.W. of S-Jct Ky 7
RouteState Highway 1165
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13139, -83.13
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2018)
Projected traffic196 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1165 over Left Fork Maces Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1165 over Left Fork Maces 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1165 over Left Fork Maces Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is KY-1165 over Left Fork Maces Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1165 over Left Fork Maces Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.