US Bridges

Ky 476 over Troublesome Creek

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Perry County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mile South of Ky 267 · Structure no. 097B00130N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 476 over Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 476 over Troublesome Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 246 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 476
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location0.1 Mile South of Ky 267
RouteState Highway 476
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39861, -83.2075
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2022)
Projected traffic246 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 476 over Troublesome Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 476 over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ky 476 over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 476 over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.