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KY-485 over Warsaw Creek

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Cumberland County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 61 · Structure no. 029B00028N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-485 over Warsaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-485 over Warsaw Creek in Cumberland 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 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-485
CrossesWarsaw Creek
Location3.0 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 61
RouteState Highway 485
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.73972, -85.41556
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2023)
Projected traffic98 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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-485 over Warsaw Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-485 over Warsaw 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does KY-485 over Warsaw Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-485 over Warsaw Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-485 over Warsaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.