US Bridges

Highway 476 Ramp over Troublesome Creek

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · 75 Ft N. of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 097B00099N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,063
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highway 476 Ramp over Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highway 476 Ramp over Troublesome Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,063 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,063 by 2041. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHighway 476 Ramp
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location75 Ft N. of JCT Ky 80
RouteState Highway 476
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34667, -83.13278
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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 Highway 476 Ramp over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highway 476 Ramp over Troublesome 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 2023.

How much traffic does Highway 476 Ramp over Troublesome Creek carry?

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

How long is Highway 476 Ramp over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Highway 476 Ramp over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.