US Bridges

KY-476 over Troublesome Creek

Good

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 4.4 Mi. S. JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 013B00073N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
296 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-476 over Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-476 over Troublesome Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2042. The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-476
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location4.4 Mi. S. JCT Ky 15
RouteState Highway 476
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.46694, -83.27944
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length296 ft (90.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2022)
Projected traffic560 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-476 over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-476 over Troublesome 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-476 over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-476 over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-476 over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.