US Bridges

KY-472 over Little Laurel River

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · .75 MI Nor. of JCT Db Pw · Structure no. 063B00064N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,145
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-472 over Little Laurel River is a concrete culvert carrying KY-472 over Little Laurel River in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3,145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,145 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-472
CrossesLittle Laurel River
Location.75 MI Nor. of JCT Db Pw
RouteState Highway 472
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13889, -84.04556
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,145 (2022)
Projected traffic3,145 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 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-472 over Little Laurel River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-472 over Little Laurel River 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-472 over Little Laurel River carry?

About 3,145 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-472 over Little Laurel River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-472 over Little Laurel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.