US Bridges

Ky 499 over Tributary to Hays Fork

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · 0.9 Miles E of JCT US 25 · Structure no. 076B00116N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
786
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 499 over Tributary to Hays Fork is a steel culvert carrying Ky 499 over Tributary to Hays Fork in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 786 vehicles a day, projected to reach 786 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 499
CrossesTributary to Hays Fork
Location0.9 Miles E of JCT US 25
RouteState Highway 499
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65472, -84.25556
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic786 (2021)
Projected traffic786 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 499 over Tributary to Hays Fork built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 499 over Tributary to Hays Fork 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 499 over Tributary to Hays Fork carry?

About 786 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 499 over Tributary to Hays Fork?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 499 over Tributary to Hays Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.