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KY-1426 over Bent Branch

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Pike County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI E of JCT Ky 2169 · Structure no. 098B00284N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,313
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1426 over Bent Branch is a concrete slab carrying KY-1426 over Bent Branch in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,313 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1426
CrossesBent Branch
Location0.4 MI E of JCT Ky 2169
RouteState Highway 1426
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57306, -82.42972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,313 (2021)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bent Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1426 over Bent Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1426 over Bent Branch carry?

About 1,313 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-1426 over Bent Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1426 over Bent Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.