US Bridges

KY-1414 over Clear Run

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · .60 MI East of Gr Rv Pw O · Structure no. 092B00118N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1414 over Clear Run is a steel culvert carrying KY-1414 over Clear Run in Ohio 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 242 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1414
CrossesClear Run
Location.60 MI East of Gr Rv Pw O
RouteState Highway 1414
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53361, -86.91167
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2023)
Projected traffic242 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1414 over Clear Run built?

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

What condition is KY-1414 over Clear Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1414 over Clear Run carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1414 over Clear Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1414 over Clear Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.