US Bridges

Ky 1146 over Lost Creek

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · .3 MI SE of E-Jct Ky 267 · Structure no. 097B00069N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
683
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1146 over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1146 over Lost Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 683 vehicles a day, projected to reach 683 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1146
CrossesLost Creek
Location.3 MI SE of E-Jct Ky 267
RouteState Highway 1146
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.31667, -83.52972
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2020)
Projected traffic683 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1146 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1146 over Lost 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1146 over Lost Creek carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ky 1146 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1146 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.