19th Street over Yellow Creek
PoorBell County, Kentucky · .10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 74 · Structure no. 007B00092N
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,568
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
19th Street over Yellow Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 19th Street over Yellow Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,568 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,568 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 19th Street over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is 19th Street over Yellow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does 19th Street over Yellow Creek carry?
About 4,568 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 19th Street over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns 19th Street over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.