US Bridges

KY-1426 over Johns Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · @ W JCT of Ky 194 · Structure no. 098B00197N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,937
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1426 over Johns Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1426 over Johns Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,937 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,937 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1426
CrossesJohns Creek
Location@ W JCT of Ky 194
RouteState Highway 1426
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56694, -82.45806
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.6 US tons
Inventory rating65.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 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 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 Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1426 over Johns 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 Johns Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-1426 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1426 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.