US Bridges

34th ST over Yellow Creek

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · .10 MI S of JCT Ky 74 · Structure no. 007C00069N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
804
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

34th ST over Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 34th ST over Yellow Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 804 vehicles a day, projected to reach 804 by 2029. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries34th ST
CrossesYellow Creek
Location.10 MI S of JCT Ky 74
RouteCity Street 2022
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.60472, -83.73611
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic804 (2009)
Projected traffic804 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 34th ST over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 34th ST over Yellow 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 2023.

How much traffic does 34th ST over Yellow Creek carry?

About 804 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is 34th ST over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 34th ST over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.