KY-1426 over Bent Branch
PoorPosted for loadPike County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI E of JCT Ky 2169 · Structure no. 098B00013N
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,313
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1426 over Bent Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1426 over Bent Branch in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 1,313 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1426 over Bent Branch built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1426 over Bent Branch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does KY-1426 over Bent Branch carry?
About 1,313 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is KY-1426 over Bent Branch?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1426 over Bent Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.