US Bridges

KY-1428 over Cow Creek

Good

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.06 MI S of Ky 194 · Structure no. 036B00154N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,942
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1428 over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1428 over Cow Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,942 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,942 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKY-1428
CrossesCow Creek
Location0.06 MI S of Ky 194
RouteState Highway 1428
Coordinates37.63639, -82.695
Functional classUrban 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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,942 (2021)
Projected traffic2,942 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1428 over Cow 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 Cow Creek carry?

About 2,942 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-1428 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1428 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.