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KY-470 over Walters Creek

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Larue County, Kentucky · 2.2 Mi.Sw JCT Ky 61 · Structure no. 062B00053N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
567
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-470 over Walters Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-470 over Walters Creek in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 567 vehicles a day, projected to reach 567 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-470
CrossesWalters Creek
Location2.2 Mi.Sw JCT Ky 61
RouteState Highway 470
CountyLarue County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.47667, -85.71722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic567 (2023)
Projected traffic567 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-470 over Walters Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-470 over Walters 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 2023.

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

About 567 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-470 over Walters Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-470 over Walters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.