US Bridges

KY-469 over Gillum Branch

Poor

Johnson County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N of JCT KY-172 · Structure no. 058B00054N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-469 over Gillum Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-469 over Gillum Branch in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 214 vehicles a day, projected to reach 214 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-469
CrossesGillum Branch
Location1.5 MI N of JCT KY-172
RouteState Highway 469
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.95556, -82.94806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2022)
Projected traffic214 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-469 over Gillum Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-469 over Gillum Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-469 over Gillum Branch carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-469 over Gillum Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-469 over Gillum Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.