US Bridges

Ky 1447 over Hite Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.50 MI E of I-265 · Structure no. 056B00077N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1447 over Hite Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1447 over Hite Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKy 1447
CrossesHite Creek
Location0.50 MI E of I-265
RouteState Highway 1447
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2016)
Projected traffic16,600 by 2036
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1447 over Hite Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1447 over Hite 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1447 over Hite Creek carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1447 over Hite Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1447 over Hite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.