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KY-1422 over Little Bear Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kentucky · .30 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 963 · Structure no. 079B00078N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1422 over Little Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1422 over Little Bear Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 797 vehicles a day, projected to reach 797 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1422
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location.30 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 963
RouteState Highway 1422
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.92028, -88.27111
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2021)
Projected traffic797 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1422 over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1422 over Little Bear 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1422 over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1422 over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-1422 over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.