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KY-470 over Mcdougal Creek

Good

Larue County, Kentucky · .30 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 916 · Structure no. 062B00022N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,307
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-470 over Mcdougal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-470 over Mcdougal Creek in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 1,307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,307 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-470
CrossesMcdougal Creek
Location.30 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 916
RouteState Highway 470
CountyLarue County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.54778, -85.67556
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,307 (2021)
Projected traffic1,307 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-470 over Mcdougal Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-470 over Mcdougal Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does KY-470 over Mcdougal Creek carry?

About 1,307 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-470 over Mcdougal Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-470 over Mcdougal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.