KY-1714 over Wolf Creek
PoorPosted for loadMartin County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT Ky 1439 · Structure no. 080B00019N
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 477
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1714 over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1714 over Wolf Creek in Martin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1714 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1714 over Wolf Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does KY-1714 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 477 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is KY-1714 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1714 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.