US Bridges

Ky 2491 over Swango Fork

Good

Wolfe County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI SW of JCT 1812 · Structure no. 119B00082N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2021 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 2019, so it is 6 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 173 vehicles a day, projected to reach 173 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2491
CrossesSwango Fork
Location1.2 MI SW of JCT 1812
RouteState Highway 2491
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72889, -83.48222
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2021)
Projected traffic173 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2019, making it 6 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 2491 over Swango Fork carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 2491 over Swango Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2491 over Swango Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.