US Bridges

Ky 1488 over Pattons Creek

FairPosted for load

Trimble County, Kentucky · At Oldham Cl · Structure no. 112B00028N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1488 over Pattons Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 1488 over Pattons Creek in Trimble County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1488
CrossesPattons Creek
LocationAt Oldham Cl
RouteState Highway 1488
CountyTrimble County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.50778, -85.36583
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2019)
Projected traffic81 by 2039
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 1488 over Pattons Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1488 over Pattons 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1488 over Pattons Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ky 1488 over Pattons Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1488 over Pattons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.