US Bridges

KY-482 over Drakes Creek

PoorPosted for load

Allen County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI SW of JCT Ky 100 · Structure no. 002B00050N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-482 over Drakes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-482 over Drakes Creek in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 202 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-482
CrossesDrakes Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of JCT Ky 100
RouteState Highway 482
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67333, -86.34333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2023)
Projected traffic202 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-482 over Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-482 over Drakes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-482 over Drakes Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-482 over Drakes Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-482 over Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.