US Bridges

Ky 476 over N.Fork Ky River

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · .05 Mi.N.Walker AVE-K2445 · Structure no. 097B00113N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
344 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,067
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 476 over N.Fork Ky River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 476 over N.Fork Ky River in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,067 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,067 by 2043. The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKy 476
CrossesN.Fork Ky River
Location.05 Mi.N.Walker AVE-K2445
RouteState Highway 476
Coordinates37.26611, -83.18917
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,067 (2023)
Projected traffic4,067 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ky 476 over N.Fork Ky River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 476 over N.Fork Ky River 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 Ky 476 over N.Fork Ky River carry?

About 4,067 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ky 476 over N.Fork Ky River?

The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 476 over N.Fork Ky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.