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KY-1419 over Gilmore Creek

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Wolfe County, Kentucky · 2.95 MI S of JCT Ky 1953 · Structure no. 119B00031N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1419 over Gilmore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1419 over Gilmore Creek in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1419
CrossesGilmore Creek
Location2.95 MI S of JCT Ky 1953
RouteState Highway 1419
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72, -83.36722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-1419 over Gilmore Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1419 over Gilmore Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1419 over Gilmore Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1419 over Gilmore Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-1419 over Gilmore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.