KY-49 over Pottinger Creek
GoodMarion County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI East of JCT Ky 527 · Structure no. 078B00035N
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 526
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-49 over Pottinger Creek is a steel culvert carrying KY-49 over Pottinger Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 526 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 526 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-49 over Pottinger Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-49 over Pottinger Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does KY-49 over Pottinger Creek carry?
About 526 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is KY-49 over Pottinger Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns KY-49 over Pottinger Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.