US Bridges

KY-979 over Toler Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI W of S-Jct Ky 1426 · Structure no. 036B00091N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-979 over Toler Creek is a steel culvert carrying KY-979 over Toler Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-979
CrossesToler Creek
Location0.2 MI W of S-Jct Ky 1426
RouteState Highway 979
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.52444, -82.64722
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2023)
Projected traffic231 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 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-979 over Toler Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-979 over Toler 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does KY-979 over Toler Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-979 over Toler Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns KY-979 over Toler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.