US Bridges

KY-704 over Burns Creek @inroad

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Kentucky · 2.7 MI N of Cumberland Cl · Structure no. 001B00028N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-704 over Burns Creek @inroad is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-704 over Burns Creek @inroad in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-704
CrossesBurns Creek @inroad
Location2.7 MI N of Cumberland Cl
RouteState Highway 704
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.95667, -85.27944
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2019)
Projected traffic121 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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-704 over Burns Creek @inroad built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-704 over Burns Creek @inroad 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-704 over Burns Creek @inroad carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-704 over Burns Creek @inroad?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-704 over Burns Creek @inroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.