US Bridges

KY-1473 over Jarrels Creek

Fair

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 171 · Structure no. 089B00086N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1473 over Jarrels Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1473 over Jarrels Creek in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1473
CrossesJarrels Creek
Location2.8 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 171
RouteState Highway 1473
CountyMuhlenberg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14306, -87.24056
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2021)
Projected traffic130 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$93,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1473 over Jarrels Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1473 over Jarrels 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1473 over Jarrels Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1473 over Jarrels Creek?

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

Who owns KY-1473 over Jarrels Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.