US Bridges

KY-1401 over Lost Run Branch

Fair

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · .2 MI W of JCT Ky 1073 · Structure no. 014B00026N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
872
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1401 over Lost Run Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1401 over Lost Run Branch in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 872 vehicles a day, projected to reach 872 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1401
CrossesLost Run Branch
Location.2 MI W of JCT Ky 1073
RouteState Highway 1401
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73111, -86.36139
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic872 (2020)
Projected traffic872 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-1401 over Lost Run Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1401 over Lost Run Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1401 over Lost Run Branch carry?

About 872 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-1401 over Lost Run Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1401 over Lost Run Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.