US Bridges

KY-2488 over Swift Creek

FairPosted for load

Wolfe County, Kentucky · 250 W of Washington ST · Structure no. 119B00032N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2488 over Swift Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2488 over Swift Creek in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 620 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesKY-2488
CrossesSwift Creek
Location250 W of Washington ST
RouteCity Street 1004
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73528, -83.54833
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2022)
Projected traffic620 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 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-2488 over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2488 over Swift 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2488 over Swift Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2488 over Swift Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-2488 over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.