KY-478 over Bridge Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcCreary County, Kentucky · 4.3 Mi. E. JCT US 27 · Structure no. 074B00025N
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-478 over Bridge Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-478 over Bridge Fork Creek in McCreary County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 27.3 mi (44 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-478 over Bridge Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-478 over Bridge Fork 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-478 over Bridge Fork Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-478 over Bridge Fork Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-478 over Bridge Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.