US Bridges

KY-1428 over Beaver Creek

Good

Floyd County, Kentucky · Martin - Beaver Creek · Structure no. 036B00141N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,297
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1428 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-1428 over Beaver Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,297 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,297 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1428
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationMartin - Beaver Creek
RouteState Highway 1428
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56472, -82.75861
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length285 ft (87 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,297 (2023)
Projected traffic3,297 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1428 over Beaver 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1428 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 3,297 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-1428 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1428 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.