US Bridges

KY-1426 over Levisa Fork- Big Sandy

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · .20 MI Sou. of JCT US 23 · Structure no. 036B00090N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
396 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,411
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1426 over Levisa Fork- Big Sandy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1426 over Levisa Fork- Big Sandy in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,411 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,411 by 2040. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1426
CrossesLevisa Fork- Big Sandy
Location.20 MI Sou. of JCT US 23
RouteState Highway 1426
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.60167, -82.70056
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,411 (2020)
Projected traffic2,411 by 2040
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 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-1426 over Levisa Fork- Big Sandy built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1426 over Levisa Fork- Big Sandy 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1426 over Levisa Fork- Big Sandy carry?

About 2,411 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-1426 over Levisa Fork- Big Sandy?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1426 over Levisa Fork- Big Sandy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.