US Bridges

Ky 2674 over Whittaker Run

PoorPosted for load

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 100 Ft N of US 31E · Structure no. 015B00083N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2674 over Whittaker Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 2674 over Whittaker Run in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 388 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKy 2674
CrossesWhittaker Run
Location100 Ft N of US 31E
RouteState Highway 2674
Coordinates38.01889, -85.5225
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2021)
Projected traffic388 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2674 over Whittaker Run built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2674 over Whittaker Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 2674 over Whittaker Run carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 2674 over Whittaker Run?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2674 over Whittaker Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.