US Bridges

KY-469 over Left Fork of Blaine Cree

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · On Johnson - Lawrence Cl · Structure no. 064B00031N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
332
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-469 over Left Fork of Blaine Cree is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-469 over Left Fork of Blaine Cree in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 332 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-469
CrossesLeft Fork of Blaine Cree
LocationOn Johnson - Lawrence Cl
RouteState Highway 469
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99889, -82.93917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2021)
Projected traffic332 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-469 over Left Fork of Blaine Cree built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-469 over Left Fork of Blaine Cree 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-469 over Left Fork of Blaine Cree carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-469 over Left Fork of Blaine Cree?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-469 over Left Fork of Blaine Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.