KY-1473 over Drainage Ditch
FairMuhlenberg County, Kentucky · .01 MI East of JCT Ky 189 · Structure no. 089B00101N
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1473 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1473 over Drainage Ditch in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1473 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1473 over Drainage Ditch 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 2023.
How much traffic does KY-1473 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-1473 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1473 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.