US Bridges

KY-1426 over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI SW JCT Ky 194 · Structure no. 098B00196N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,937
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1426 over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-1426 over Raccoon Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,937 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,937 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1426
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location1.4 MI SW JCT Ky 194
RouteState Highway 1426
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55333, -82.455
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,937 (2021)
Projected traffic2,937 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1426 over Raccoon 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 January 2023.

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

About 2,937 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-1426 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1426 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.