KY-174 over Tygarts Creek
PoorPosted for loadCarter County, Kentucky · .20 MI Sou. of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 022B00033N
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,642
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-174 over Tygarts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-174 over Tygarts Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 4 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 1,642 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,642 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-174 over Tygarts Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-174 over Tygarts Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does KY-174 over Tygarts Creek carry?
About 1,642 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-174 over Tygarts Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns KY-174 over Tygarts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.