US Bridges

KY-2 over Mcglone Creek

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · .30 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 182 · Structure no. 022B00069N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
601
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2 over Mcglone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2 over Mcglone Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 601 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 601 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2
CrossesMcglone Creek
Location.30 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 182
RouteState Highway 2
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.40861, -83.15722
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2022)
Projected traffic601 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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-2 over Mcglone Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2 over Mcglone 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-2 over Mcglone Creek carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-2 over Mcglone Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2 over Mcglone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.