US Bridges

KY-1428 over Paint Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ky 40 · Structure no. 058B00048N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,341
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1428 over Paint Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-1428 over Paint Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,341 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,341 by 2042. The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1428
CrossesPaint Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Ky 40
RouteState Highway 1428
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81333, -82.79583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,341 (2022)
Projected traffic5,341 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1428 over Paint Creek 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 October 2024.

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

About 5,341 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-1428 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1428 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.