US Bridges

KY-491 over Ky 491 over I-75

Good

Grant County, Kentucky · 2 MI NW of JCT US 25 · Structure no. 041B00048N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,163
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-491 over Ky 491 over I-75 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-491 over Ky 491 over I-75 in Grant County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 10,163 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,163 by 2043. The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-491
CrossesKy 491 over I-75
Location2 MI NW of JCT US 25
RouteState Highway 491
CountyGrant County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.7875, -84.60639
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating75.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length290 ft (88.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,163 (2023)
Projected traffic10,163 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-491 over Ky 491 over I-75 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-491 over Ky 491 over I-75 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-491 over Ky 491 over I-75 carry?

About 10,163 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-491 over Ky 491 over I-75?

The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns KY-491 over Ky 491 over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.