US Bridges

US-119 Nc over KY-1426 Ramp

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · Bent Branch · Structure no. 098B00261L

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
593 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,516
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-119 Nc over KY-1426 Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-119 Nc over KY-1426 Ramp in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,516 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,516 by 2040. The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-119 Nc
CrossesKY-1426 Ramp
LocationBent Branch
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates37.5775, -82.41333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length593 ft (180.7 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,516 (2020)
Projected traffic3,516 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,516 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.