US Bridges

KY-47 over Mccools Branch Creek

Good

Carroll County, Kentucky · .5 MI S of JCT KY-1112 · Structure no. 021B00059N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
224
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-47 over Mccools Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-47 over Mccools Branch Creek in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 224 vehicles a day, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-47
CrossesMccools Branch Creek
Location.5 MI S of JCT KY-1112
RouteState Highway 47
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.71528, -85.04444
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-47 over Mccools Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-47 over Mccools Branch 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does KY-47 over Mccools Branch Creek carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-47 over Mccools Branch Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-47 over Mccools Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.