US Bridges

KY-476 over Ball Fork

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · .05 M S of JCT Ky 1087 · Structure no. 097B00144N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,063
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-476 over Ball Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-476 over Ball Fork in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,063 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,063 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-476
CrossesBall Fork
Location.05 M S of JCT Ky 1087
RouteState Highway 476
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.37944, -83.14694
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,063 (2021)
Projected traffic1,063 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ball Fork built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-476 over Ball Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-476 over Ball Fork carry?

About 1,063 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-476 over Ball Fork?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-476 over Ball Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.