US Bridges

Ky 1742 over Bull Run Creek

Good

Casey County, Kentucky · .121 Mi. N.Of JCT Ky 70 W · Structure no. 023B00086N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1742 over Bull Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 1742 over Bull Run Creek in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 152 vehicles a day, projected to reach 152 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1742
CrossesBull Run Creek
Location.121 Mi. N.Of JCT Ky 70 W
RouteState Highway 1742
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.32222, -85.13472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.4 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1742 over Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1742 over Bull Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 1742 over Bull Run Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 1742 over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1742 over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.