Ky 1494 over Trib to Prior Branch
PoorPosted for loadBullitt County, Kentucky · 3.2 MI N of S JCT Ky 61 · Structure no. 015B00024N
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 256
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 1494 over Trib to Prior Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1494 over Trib to Prior Branch in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 256 vehicles a day, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 1494 over Trib to Prior Branch built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 1494 over Trib to Prior Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Ky 1494 over Trib to Prior Branch carry?
About 256 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Ky 1494 over Trib to Prior Branch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 1494 over Trib to Prior Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.