US Bridges

KY-1742 over Branch of Dry Creek

Good

Casey County, Kentucky · 4.5 MI N Jct. KY-70 · Structure no. 023B00094N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1742 over Branch of Dry Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying KY-1742 over Branch of Dry Creek in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1742
CrossesBranch of Dry Creek
Location4.5 MI N Jct. KY-70
RouteState Highway 1742
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.37111, -85.09389
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Branch of Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1742 over Branch of Dry 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1742 over Branch of Dry Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1742 over Branch of Dry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1742 over Branch of Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.