US Bridges

KY-1470 over Marsh Creek

PoorPosted for load

McCreary County, Kentucky · .2 MI E of E-Jct Ky 592 · Structure no. 074B00020N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
197
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1470 over Marsh Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1470 over Marsh Creek in McCreary County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 197 vehicles a day, projected to reach 197 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1470
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location.2 MI E of E-Jct Ky 592
RouteState Highway 1470
CountyMcCreary County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65056, -84.36722
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating16.6 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2022)
Projected traffic197 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$133,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1470 over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1470 over Marsh Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1470 over Marsh Creek carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1470 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1470 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.