US Bridges

KY-2447 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · .05 MI East of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 097B00042N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2447 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2447 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2041. The structure is 258 ft (78.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-2447
CrossesN. Fork of Kentucky Rive
Location.05 MI East of JCT Ky 7
RouteState Highway 2447
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.17361, -83.09194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length258 ft (78.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2021)
Projected traffic430 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2447 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2447 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2447 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-2447 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive?

The structure is 258 ft (78.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2447 over N. Fork of Kentucky Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.