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KY-474 over Wolfpen Creek

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI West of JCT Ky 2 · Structure no. 022B00053N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-474 over Wolfpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-474 over Wolfpen Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 222 vehicles a day, projected to reach 222 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-474
CrossesWolfpen Creek
Location1.0 MI West of JCT Ky 2
RouteState Highway 474
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.43528, -83.13806
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2022)
Projected traffic222 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-474 over Wolfpen Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-474 over Wolfpen 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-474 over Wolfpen Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-474 over Wolfpen Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-474 over Wolfpen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.