US Bridges

Ky 435 over Big Bracken Creek

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Bracken County, Kentucky · 2.7MI South of KY8 · Structure no. 012B00032N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
168
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 435 over Big Bracken Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Ky 435 over Big Bracken Creek in Bracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 168 vehicles a day, projected to reach 168 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 435
CrossesBig Bracken Creek
Location2.7MI South of KY8
RouteState Highway 435
CountyBracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.75167, -83.95806
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2023)
Projected traffic168 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 435 over Big Bracken Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 435 over Big Bracken 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 435 over Big Bracken Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 435 over Big Bracken Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 435 over Big Bracken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.