Ky-1400 over Owl Creek
Taylor County, Kentucky · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ky-1400 over Owl Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 410 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 41 of the 92 inventoried bridges in Taylor County rated fair (44.6%); 2 (2.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 50 ft |
| Location | .45 Mi NE of Jct Ky 289 |
| NBI structure number | 109B00035N |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Taylor County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-68 over Buckhorn Creek | 1964 | 17,224 | Fair |
| Ky-210 over Buck Horn Creek | 1986 | 11,159 | Fair |
| Ky-210 over Little Pitman Creek | 1986 | 9,639 | Good |
| Ky-3350 over Trace Fork Creek | 2001 | 9,146 | Good |
| Ky-289 over Trace Fk-cty Rsvr Outlet | 1988 | 8,647 | Fair |
| South Columbia Ave over Buckhorn Creek | 1946 | 8,349 | Poor |
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