US Bridges

KY-2949 over Mccools Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Kentucky · 0.5 Mi. South of Us. 42 · Structure no. 021B00053N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
157
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2949 over Mccools Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2949 over Mccools Creek in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 157 vehicles a day, projected to reach 157 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2949
CrossesMccools Creek
Location0.5 Mi. South of Us. 42
RouteState Highway 2949
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.71667, -85.08083
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2022)
Projected traffic157 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-2949 over Mccools Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2949 over Mccools 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2949 over Mccools Creek carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2949 over Mccools Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-2949 over Mccools Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.