US Bridges

KY-247 over Lunar Creek @howardstown

FairPosted for load

Nelson County, Kentucky · .20 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 84 · Structure no. 090B00042N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-247 over Lunar Creek @howardstown is a concrete culvert carrying KY-247 over Lunar Creek @howardstown in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 396 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-247
CrossesLunar Creek @howardstown
Location.20 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 84
RouteState Highway 247
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57139, -85.59222
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2021)
Projected traffic396 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-247 over Lunar Creek @howardstown built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-247 over Lunar Creek @howardstown 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-247 over Lunar Creek @howardstown carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-247 over Lunar Creek @howardstown?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns KY-247 over Lunar Creek @howardstown?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.