US Bridges

KY-1407 over Cox Run

PoorPosted for load

Hardin County, Kentucky · .70 MI West of I-65 Op · Structure no. 047B00066N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1407 over Cox Run is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1407 over Cox Run in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 222 vehicles a day, projected to reach 222 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1407
CrossesCox Run
Location.70 MI West of I-65 Op
RouteState Highway 1407
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55333, -85.8925
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2023)
Projected traffic222 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-1407 over Cox Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1407 over Cox Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1407 over Cox Run carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1407 over Cox Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1407 over Cox Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.