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KY-1545 over Hudson Creek

Fair

Russell County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 104B00017N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1545 over Hudson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1545 over Hudson Creek in Russell 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 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 222 vehicles a day, projected to reach 222 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1545
CrossesHudson Creek
Location2.2 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 80
RouteState Highway 1545
CountyRussell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08889, -85.09417
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2021)
Projected traffic222 by 2041
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-1545 over Hudson Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1545 over Hudson 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1545 over Hudson Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1545 over Hudson Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1545 over Hudson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.