US Bridges

KY-2469 over Puncheon Camp Creek

Fair

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 3.5 MI W JCT Ky 30 · Structure no. 013B00078N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2469 over Puncheon Camp Creek is a steel culvert carrying KY-2469 over Puncheon Camp Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2469
CrossesPuncheon Camp Creek
Location3.5 MI W JCT Ky 30
RouteState Highway 2469
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.50528, -83.50139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 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-2469 over Puncheon Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2469 over Puncheon Camp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-2469 over Puncheon Camp Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2469 over Puncheon Camp Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns KY-2469 over Puncheon Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.