US Bridges

KY-476 over Lotts Creek

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI N Ky 550 · Structure no. 097B00115N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,264
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-476 over Lotts Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-476 over Lotts Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,264 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,264 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-476
CrossesLotts Creek
Location0.3 MI N Ky 550
RouteState Highway 476
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.28417, -83.18722
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,264 (2023)
Projected traffic4,264 by 2043
Trucks3%
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-476 over Lotts Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-476 over Lotts 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 April 2021.

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

About 4,264 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-476 over Lotts Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-476 over Lotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.