US Bridges

KY-463 over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · .18 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 699 · Structure no. 097B00063N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
796
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-463 over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-463 over Leatherwood Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 796 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 796 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-463
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location.18 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 699
RouteState Highway 463
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04556, -83.12583
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic796 (2022)
Projected traffic796 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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-463 over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-463 over Leatherwood 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does KY-463 over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 796 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is KY-463 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-463 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.