US Bridges

Ky 1435 over Gasper River

Good

Warren County, Kentucky · 0.5 M S of JCT Ky 626 · Structure no. 114B00110N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1435 over Gasper River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 1435 over Gasper River in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2041. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1435
CrossesGasper River
Location0.5 M S of JCT Ky 626
RouteState Highway 1435
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.08472, -86.57944
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2021)
Projected traffic135 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1435 over Gasper River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1435 over Gasper River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1435 over Gasper River carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 1435 over Gasper River?

The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1435 over Gasper River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.