US Bridges

KY-174 over Tygarts Creek

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · .25 MI W of JCT Ky 1620 · Structure no. 022B00028N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,195
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-174 over Tygarts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-174 over Tygarts Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,195 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-174
CrossesTygarts Creek
Location.25 MI W of JCT Ky 1620
RouteState Highway 174
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26639, -83.20583
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,195 (2022)
Projected traffic1,195 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$212,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-174 over Tygarts Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-174 over Tygarts 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-174 over Tygarts Creek carry?

About 1,195 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-174 over Tygarts Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-174 over Tygarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.