KY-429 over Shepherds Run
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, Kentucky · .2 MI S of Washington Cl · Structure no. 078B00062N
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-429 over Shepherds Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-429 over Shepherds Run in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-429 over Shepherds Run built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-429 over Shepherds 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does KY-429 over Shepherds Run carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is KY-429 over Shepherds Run?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns KY-429 over Shepherds Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.