US Bridges

KY-1422 over Stice Creek

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Marshall County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI S.E. of JCT US 641 · Structure no. 079B00090N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,796
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1422 over Stice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1422 over Stice Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 1,796 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,796 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1422
CrossesStice Creek
Location1.3 MI S.E. of JCT US 641
RouteState Highway 1422
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.93306, -88.30028
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,796 (2023)
Projected traffic1,796 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Stice Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1422 over Stice Creek 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1422 over Stice Creek carry?

About 1,796 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1422 over Stice Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1422 over Stice Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.