US Bridges

KY-467 over Carver Creek in Sparta

FairPosted for load

Gallatin County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT Ky 35 · Structure no. 039B00031N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-467 over Carver Creek in Sparta is a concrete culvert carrying KY-467 over Carver Creek in Sparta in Gallatin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 474 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-467
CrossesCarver Creek in Sparta
Location.10 MI West of JCT Ky 35
RouteState Highway 467
CountyGallatin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.67611, -84.90778
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2019)
Projected traffic474 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-467 over Carver Creek in Sparta built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-467 over Carver Creek in Sparta 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-467 over Carver Creek in Sparta carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-467 over Carver Creek in Sparta?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-467 over Carver Creek in Sparta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.