US Bridges

KY-1426 over Levisa Fork

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · @ JCT US 23/ISLAND Crk · Structure no. 098B00175N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
395 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,402
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1426 over Levisa Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1426 over Levisa Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 2,402 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,402 by 2042. The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1426
CrossesLevisa Fork
Location@ JCT US 23/ISLAND Crk
RouteState Highway 1426
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.46444, -82.52583
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length395 ft (120.5 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,402 (2022)
Projected traffic2,402 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Levisa Fork built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1426 over Levisa Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1426 over Levisa Fork carry?

About 2,402 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-1426 over Levisa Fork?

The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1426 over Levisa Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.