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KY-1439 over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Martin County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI SW of JCT Ky 2032 · Structure no. 080B00015N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
269
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1439 over Wolf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1439 over Wolf Creek in Martin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 269 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1439
CrossesWolf Creek
Location3.0 MI SW of JCT Ky 2032
RouteState Highway 1439
CountyMartin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.75944, -82.49167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2023)
Projected traffic269 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-1439 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1439 over Wolf 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1439 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is KY-1439 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1439 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.