US Bridges

US-119 Nc over KY-1426 Ramp

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · Burning Fork · Structure no. 098B00260L

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-119 Nc over KY-1426 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-119 Nc over KY-1426 Ramp in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS-119 Nc
CrossesKY-1426 Ramp
LocationBurning Fork
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates37.51361, -82.47472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2021)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-119 Nc over KY-1426 Ramp built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-119 Nc over KY-1426 Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does US-119 Nc over KY-1426 Ramp carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-119 Nc over KY-1426 Ramp?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-119 Nc over KY-1426 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.