US Bridges

Ky 476 over North Fork Ky River

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · .04 Mi.S. JCT Ky 550 · Structure no. 097B00116N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,466
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 476 over North Fork Ky River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 476 over North Fork Ky River in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,466 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,466 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKy 476
CrossesNorth Fork Ky River
Location.04 Mi.S. JCT Ky 550
RouteState Highway 476
Coordinates37.2825, -83.1925
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating108.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length285 ft (86.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,466 (2023)
Projected traffic3,466 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 North Fork Ky River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 476 over North 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 476 over North Fork Ky River carry?

About 3,466 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ky 476 over North Fork Ky River?

The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 476 over North Fork Ky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.