US Bridges

KY-1481 over Sanders Creek

Fair

Whitley County, Kentucky · .05 MI West of JCT Ky 204 · Structure no. 118B00033N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
447
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1481 over Sanders Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1481 over Sanders Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 447 vehicles a day, projected to reach 447 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1481
CrossesSanders Creek
Location.05 MI West of JCT Ky 204
RouteState Highway 1481
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78833, -84.24
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2021)
Projected traffic447 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1481 over Sanders Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1481 over Sanders 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1481 over Sanders Creek carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1481 over Sanders Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-1481 over Sanders Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.