US Bridges

KY-2469 over Upper Twin Creek @lee CO

Good

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .45 MI SE of JCT Ky 52 · Structure no. 013B00020N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2469 over Upper Twin Creek @lee CO is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2469 over Upper Twin Creek @lee CO in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKY-2469
CrossesUpper Twin Creek @lee CO
Location.45 MI SE of JCT Ky 52
RouteState Highway 2469
Coordinates37.54611, -83.56194
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-2469 over Upper Twin Creek @lee CO built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2469 over Upper Twin Creek @lee CO 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2469 over Upper Twin Creek @lee CO carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2469 over Upper Twin Creek @lee CO?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns KY-2469 over Upper Twin Creek @lee CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.