US Bridges

Ky 2491 over Swango Fork

Good

Wolfe County, Kentucky · 1 MI W of Ky 1812 · Structure no. 119B00076N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2491 over Swango Fork is a concrete slab carrying Ky 2491 over Swango Fork in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2491
CrossesSwango Fork
Location1 MI W of Ky 1812
RouteState Highway 2491
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.7325, -83.48111
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2022)
Projected traffic118 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 2491 over Swango Fork built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2491 over Swango 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 2491 over Swango Fork carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 2491 over Swango Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2491 over Swango Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.