KY-74 over Stony Fork Creek
FairBell County, Kentucky · 1.3 Mi.West Jct. Ky 441 · Structure no. 007B00111N
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 587
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-74 over Stony Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-74 over Stony Fork Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 587 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 587 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 KY-74 over Stony Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-74 over Stony Fork Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does KY-74 over Stony Fork Creek carry?
About 587 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is KY-74 over Stony Fork Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns KY-74 over Stony Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.