US Bridges

KY-1497 over White Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · .35 MI S of JCT CR 5245 · Structure no. 018B00109N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
623
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1497 over White Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1497 over White Oak Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 623 vehicles a day, projected to reach 623 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1497
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location.35 MI S of JCT CR 5245
RouteState Highway 1497
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.54556, -88.30556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic623 (2022)
Projected traffic623 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-1497 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1497 over White Oak 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1497 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 623 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1497 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1497 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.