US Bridges

KY-74 over Stoney Fork Creek

Good

Bell County, Kentucky · 3.8 Mi. West - JCT Ky 441 · Structure no. 007B00110N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
311
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-74 over Stoney Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-74 over Stoney Fork Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 311 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesKY-74
CrossesStoney Fork Creek
Location3.8 Mi. West - JCT Ky 441
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates36.61444, -83.83194
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2021)
Projected traffic311 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-74 over Stoney Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-74 over Stoney Fork Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-74 over Stoney Fork Creek carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-74 over Stoney Fork Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-74 over Stoney Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.