Ky 49 over Rowan Creek
GoodNelson County, Kentucky · 1.7 Miles South of US 150 · Structure no. 090B00114N
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,160
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 49 over Rowan Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 49 over Rowan Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,160 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 49 over Rowan Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 49 over Rowan 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ky 49 over Rowan Creek carry?
About 3,160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ky 49 over Rowan Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 49 over Rowan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.