US Bridges

KY-1426 over Ferguson Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI NE of JCT Ky 1460 · Structure no. 098B00024N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,701
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1426 over Ferguson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1426 over Ferguson Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,701 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,701 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1426
CrossesFerguson Creek
Location1.2 MI NE of JCT Ky 1460
RouteState Highway 1426
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.49028, -82.49583
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,701 (2020)
Projected traffic3,701 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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-1426 over Ferguson Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1426 over Ferguson Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1426 over Ferguson Creek carry?

About 3,701 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-1426 over Ferguson Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1426 over Ferguson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.