US Bridges

KY-469 over Keaton Fork

Fair

Johnson County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI SW of JCT Ky 1092 · Structure no. 058B00055N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-469 over Keaton Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-469 over Keaton Fork 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 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 219 vehicles a day, projected to reach 219 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-469
CrossesKeaton Fork
Location1.3 MI SW of JCT Ky 1092
RouteState Highway 469
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.98167, -82.96472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 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 rating102.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2020)
Projected traffic219 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$92,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-469 over Keaton Fork built?

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

What condition is KY-469 over Keaton Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-469 over Keaton Fork carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-469 over Keaton Fork?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-469 over Keaton Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.