US Bridges

KY-1469 over Left Fork of Long Fork

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · JCT KY-1469 & KY-3414 · Structure no. 098B00298N

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
989
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1469 over Left Fork of Long Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1469 over Left Fork of Long Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 989 vehicles a day, projected to reach 989 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1469
CrossesLeft Fork of Long Fork
LocationJCT KY-1469 & KY-3414
RouteState Highway 1469
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.28639, -82.66333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic989 (2019)
Projected traffic989 by 2039
Trucks0%
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-1469 over Left Fork of Long Fork built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1469 over Left Fork of Long Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1469 over Left Fork of Long Fork carry?

About 989 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-1469 over Left Fork of Long Fork?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1469 over Left Fork of Long Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.