US Bridges

KY-1428 over Levisa Fork/Csx RR

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.30 MI SW of JCT US 23 · Structure no. 036B00119N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
446 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,219
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1428 over Levisa Fork/Csx RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1428 over Levisa Fork/Csx RR in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 2,219 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,219 by 2043. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1428
CrossesLevisa Fork/Csx RR
Location0.30 MI SW of JCT US 23
RouteState Highway 1428
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61278, -82.72583
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length446 ft (135.9 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,219 (2023)
Projected traffic2,219 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-1428 over Levisa Fork/Csx RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1428 over Levisa Fork/Csx RR 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-1428 over Levisa Fork/Csx RR carry?

About 2,219 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-1428 over Levisa Fork/Csx RR?

The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1428 over Levisa Fork/Csx RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.