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KY-406 over Bowen Creek

FairPosted for load

Leslie County, Kentucky · 4.0 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 66 · Structure no. 066B00030N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-406 over Bowen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-406 over Bowen Creek in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 428 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-406
CrossesBowen Creek
Location4.0 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 66
RouteState Highway 406
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.0425, -83.48972
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2021)
Projected traffic428 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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-406 over Bowen Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-406 over Bowen 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-406 over Bowen Creek carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-406 over Bowen Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns KY-406 over Bowen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.