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KY-2439 over Muse Hollow Creek

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Monroe County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI S of JCT Ky 100 · Structure no. 086B00050N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2439 over Muse Hollow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2439 over Muse Hollow Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 174 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2439
CrossesMuse Hollow Creek
Location2.1 MI S of JCT Ky 100
RouteState Highway 2439
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.70889, -85.52639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2019)
Projected traffic174 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2439 over Muse Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2439 over Muse Hollow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2439 over Muse Hollow Creek carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-2439 over Muse Hollow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2439 over Muse Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.