US Bridges

KY-1426 over Prater Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI Sou. of JCT US 23 · Structure no. 036B00067N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,177
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1426 over Prater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1426 over Prater Creek in Floyd 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,177 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1426
CrossesPrater Creek
Location3.0 MI Sou. of JCT US 23
RouteState Highway 1426
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56944, -82.69444
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,177 (2021)
Projected traffic1,177 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-1426 over Prater Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1426 over Prater Creek 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-1426 over Prater Creek carry?

About 1,177 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1426 over Prater Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1426 over Prater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.