US Bridges

KY-1419 over Johnson Fork

Fair

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 1 MI NE of JCT Ky 1812 · Structure no. 013B00051N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1419 over Johnson Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1419 over Johnson Fork in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1419
CrossesJohnson Fork
Location1 MI NE of JCT Ky 1812
RouteState Highway 1419
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67917, -83.40389
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2023)
Projected traffic86 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1419 over Johnson Fork built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1419 over Johnson Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1419 over Johnson Fork carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1419 over Johnson Fork?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1419 over Johnson Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.