US Bridges

KY-469 over Right Fork - Blaine Cree

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 32 · Structure no. 064B00054N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
409
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-469 over Right Fork - Blaine Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-469 over Right Fork - Blaine Cree in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 409 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesKY-469
CrossesRight Fork - Blaine Cree
Location.10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 32
RouteState Highway 469
Coordinates38.00833, -82.91389
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2021)
Projected traffic409 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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-469 over Right Fork - Blaine Cree built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-469 over Right Fork - 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 Right Fork - Blaine Cree carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-469 over Right Fork - Blaine Cree?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-469 over Right Fork - Blaine Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.