US Bridges

KY-1459 over Raccoon Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenup County, Kentucky · .05 MI East of JCT Ky 2 · Structure no. 045B00038N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
547
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1459 over Raccoon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1459 over Raccoon Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 547 vehicles a day, projected to reach 547 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1459
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location.05 MI East of JCT Ky 2
RouteState Highway 1459
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.52028, -82.87944
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic547 (2021)
Projected traffic547 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-1459 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1459 over Raccoon 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1459 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1459 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-1459 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.