US Bridges

KY-496 over S.Fork.Little Barren Riv

Fair

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 0.17 MI N of JCT W/Ky 533 · Structure no. 085B00054N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,706
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-496 over S.Fork.Little Barren Riv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-496 over S.Fork.Little Barren Riv in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,706 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-496
CrossesS.Fork.Little Barren Riv
Location0.17 MI N of JCT W/Ky 533
RouteState Highway 496
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97389, -85.60333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,706 (2023)
Projected traffic1,706 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-496 over S.Fork.Little Barren Riv built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-496 over S.Fork.Little Barren Riv 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does KY-496 over S.Fork.Little Barren Riv carry?

About 1,706 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-496 over S.Fork.Little Barren Riv?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-496 over S.Fork.Little Barren Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.