US Bridges

Ky 746 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway Ext.)

Fair

Wolfe County, Kentucky · .2 MI N of JCT Ky 191 · Structure no. 119B00022N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
961
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 746 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway Ext.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 746 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway Ext.) in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 961 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 961 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 746
CrossesKy 402(MTN Pkway Ext.)
Location.2 MI N of JCT Ky 191
RouteState Highway 746
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74556, -83.52833
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic961 (2023)
Projected traffic961 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 746 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway Ext.) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 746 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway Ext.) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 746 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway Ext.) carry?

About 961 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ky 746 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway Ext.)?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 746 over Ky 402(MTN Pkway Ext.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.