US Bridges

KY-1942 over Napoleon Branch

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI Nor. JCT Ky 467 · Structure no. 041B00019N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1942 over Napoleon Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying KY-1942 over Napoleon Branch in Grant County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1942
CrossesNapoleon Branch
Location1.8 MI Nor. JCT Ky 467
RouteState Highway 1942
CountyGrant County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.73472, -84.74972
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2023)
Projected traffic101 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-1942 over Napoleon Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1942 over Napoleon Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1942 over Napoleon Branch carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1942 over Napoleon Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1942 over Napoleon Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.