US Bridges

KY-476 over Jakes Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Kentucky · .2 MI W of W-Jct Ky 1146 · Structure no. 097B00005N

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,252
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-476 over Jakes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-476 over Jakes Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 5 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 3,252 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,252 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-476
CrossesJakes Creek
Location.2 MI W of W-Jct Ky 1146
RouteState Highway 476
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.2975, -83.17083
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,252 (2023)
Projected traffic3,252 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$514,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-476 over Jakes Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-476 over Jakes 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-476 over Jakes Creek carry?

About 3,252 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-476 over Jakes Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-476 over Jakes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.