US Bridges

KY-249 over Indian Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Kentucky · .10 MI S of JCT Ky 678 · Structure no. 086B00027N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
994
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-249 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-249 over Indian Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 994 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 994 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-249
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.10 MI S of JCT Ky 678
RouteState Highway 249
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.71972, -85.87389
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic994 (2023)
Projected traffic994 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 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-249 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-249 over Indian Creek 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does KY-249 over Indian Creek carry?

About 994 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-249 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-249 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.