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KY-1400 over Owl Creek

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, Kentucky · .45 MI NE of JCT Ky 289 · Structure no. 109B00035N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1400 over Owl Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1400 over Owl Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 410 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1400
CrossesOwl Creek
Location.45 MI NE of JCT Ky 289
RouteState Highway 1400
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39611, -85.35167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2021)
Projected traffic410 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-1400 over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1400 over Owl Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1400 over Owl Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1400 over Owl Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1400 over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.