US Bridges

Ky 1408 over Floyds Fork

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Kentucky · At Oldham Cl · Structure no. 106B00049N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,486
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1408 over Floyds Fork is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ky 1408 over Floyds Fork in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 1,486 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2036. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1408
CrossesFloyds Fork
LocationAt Oldham Cl
RouteState Highway 1408
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.29889, -85.42667
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,486 (2016)
Projected traffic1,486 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1408 over Floyds Fork built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1408 over Floyds Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1408 over Floyds Fork carry?

About 1,486 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1408 over Floyds Fork?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1408 over Floyds Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.