US Bridges

KY-476 over Lotts Creek

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · .02 Mi. S. Ky. 1088 Jct. · Structure no. 097B00122N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 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 box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-476 over Lotts Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-476
CrossesLotts Creek
Location.02 Mi. S. Ky. 1088 Jct.
RouteState Highway 476
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.28833, -83.17889
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 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 2001, making it 24 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 December 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 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns KY-476 over Lotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.