US Bridges

Ky 1417 over Knob Creek

Good

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 0.20 MI S of Ky 1526 · Structure no. 015B00100N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
651
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1417 over Knob Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 1417 over Knob Creek in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 651 vehicles a day, projected to reach 651 by 2039. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1417
CrossesKnob Creek
Location0.20 MI S of Ky 1526
RouteState Highway 1417
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03056, -85.8075
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic651 (2019)
Projected traffic651 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1417 over Knob Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1417 over Knob 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1417 over Knob Creek carry?

About 651 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ky 1417 over Knob Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1417 over Knob Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.