US Bridges

KY-459 over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 6 · Structure no. 061B00049N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-459 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-459 over Indian Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-459
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.1 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 6
RouteState Highway 459
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.8475, -83.97361
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2023)
Projected traffic145 by 2043
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 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-459 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-459 over Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-459 over Indian Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-459 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-459 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.