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KY-1498 over Arnold Fork

GoodPosted for load

Knott County, Kentucky · @ JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 060B00049N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
395
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1498 over Arnold Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1498 over Arnold Fork in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 395 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1498
CrossesArnold Fork
Location@ JCT Ky 7
RouteState Highway 1498
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.2975, -82.76611
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2020)
Projected traffic395 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-1498 over Arnold Fork built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1498 over Arnold Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1498 over Arnold Fork carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-1498 over Arnold Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1498 over Arnold Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.