US Bridges

KY-1508 over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Union County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI W of JCT Ky 109 · Structure no. 113B00033N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1508 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1508 over Unnamed Stream in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 204 vehicles a day, projected to reach 204 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesKY-1508
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1.5 MI W of JCT Ky 109
RouteState Highway 1508
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.54611, -88.03667
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2022)
Projected traffic204 by 2042
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 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-1508 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1508 over Unnamed Stream 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1508 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1508 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-1508 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.