US Bridges

KY-474 over Laurel Fork Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Kentucky · .05 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 59 · Structure no. 068B00087N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-474 over Laurel Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-474 over Laurel Fork Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-474
CrossesLaurel Fork Creek
Location.05 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 59
RouteState Highway 474
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.46889, -83.26139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2022)
Projected traffic36 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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-474 over Laurel Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-474 over Laurel Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-474 over Laurel Fork Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-474 over Laurel Fork Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-474 over Laurel Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.