US Bridges

Ky 1438 over Unnamed Stream

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI W of Ky 786 · Structure no. 073B00169N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1438 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1438 over Unnamed Stream in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 191 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1438
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1.9 MI W of Ky 786
RouteState Highway 1438
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.98889, -88.75556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2020)
Projected traffic191 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 1438 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1438 over Unnamed Stream 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1438 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ky 1438 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Ky 1438 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.