US Bridges

KY-247 over Pottinger Creek

GoodPosted for load

Nelson County, Kentucky · .60 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 52 · Structure no. 090B00041N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
823
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-247 over Pottinger Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-247 over Pottinger Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 823 vehicles a day, projected to reach 823 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-247
CrossesPottinger Creek
Location.60 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 52
RouteState Highway 247
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64361, -85.56889
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic823 (2022)
Projected traffic823 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$440,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-247 over Pottinger Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-247 over Pottinger 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-247 over Pottinger Creek carry?

About 823 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-247 over Pottinger Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-247 over Pottinger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.