US Bridges

Ky 1146 over Trace Fork

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · 20 E of JCT Ky 476 · Structure no. 097B00137N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1146 over Trace Fork is a concrete slab carrying Ky 1146 over Trace Fork in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 670 vehicles a day, projected to reach 670 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1146
CrossesTrace Fork
Location20 E of JCT Ky 476
RouteState Highway 1146
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.29833, -83.1675
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2022)
Projected traffic670 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Trace Fork built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1146 over Trace Fork 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 1146 over Trace Fork carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 1146 over Trace Fork?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1146 over Trace Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.