US Bridges

KY-490 over Hazel Patch Creek

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · .50 MI N of JCT Ky 1394 · Structure no. 063B00005N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,666
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-490 over Hazel Patch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-490 over Hazel Patch Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6 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 1,666 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,666 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-490
CrossesHazel Patch Creek
Location.50 MI N of JCT Ky 1394
RouteState Highway 490
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22944, -84.10222
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,666 (2023)
Projected traffic1,666 by 2043
Trucks8%
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-490 over Hazel Patch Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-490 over Hazel Patch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-490 over Hazel Patch Creek carry?

About 1,666 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-490 over Hazel Patch Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-490 over Hazel Patch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.