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KY-476 over Troublesome Creek

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · .75 MI Nor JCT Ky 550 · Structure no. 097B00006N

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,063
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-476 over Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-476 over Troublesome 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 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 1,063 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,063 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-476
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location.75 MI Nor JCT Ky 550
RouteState Highway 476
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34778, -83.13028
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,063 (2021)
Projected traffic1,063 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-476 over Troublesome Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-476 over Troublesome 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 April 2023.

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

About 1,063 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-476 over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-476 over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.