Ky-79 over Short Creek

Fair Condition71 years old904 vehicles/day

Location

StateKentucky
CountyGrayson
Location.05 Mi Sou. Of Jct Ky 54
CarriesKy-79
CrossesShort Creek
Coordinates37.52750, -86.47444

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length28.9 ft (8.8 m)
Max Span14.1 ft (4.3 m)
Deck Width26.9 ft (8.2 m)
Deck Area72.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1955

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic904 (2020)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection922
Inspection FrequencyEvery 48 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number043B00052N

Nearby Bridges

Ky-54 over Short Creek 0.1 mi Fair Gibson Road over Cave Creek 1.4 mi Good Shaw Well RD over Short Creek 1.6 mi Good Ky-54 over Dry Creek 1.6 mi Fair Ky-79 over Dry Creek 1.7 mi Fair Sinks Rd. over Short Creek 2.1 mi Fair Post - Tousey RD over Short Creek 2.3 mi Good Ky-631 over Walter Creek 2.7 mi Fair Ky-54 over Short Creek 2.7 mi Fair Ky-54 over Br Of Short Creek 2.9 mi Good