US Bridges

KY-587 over Warfork Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI East of JCT US 421 · Structure no. 055B00024N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
395
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-587 over Warfork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-587 over Warfork Creek in Jackson 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 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 395 vehicles a day, projected to reach 395 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-587
CrossesWarfork Creek
Location2.2 MI East of JCT US 421
RouteState Highway 587
CountyJackson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.4225, -83.91611
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2022)
Projected traffic395 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-587 over Warfork Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-587 over Warfork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-587 over Warfork Creek carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-587 over Warfork Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-587 over Warfork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.