US Bridges

KY-407 over Drakes Creek

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Kentucky · .20 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 168 · Structure no. 024B00065N

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
311
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-407 over Drakes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-407 over Drakes Creek in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 311 vehicles a day, projected to reach 311 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 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-407
CrossesDrakes Creek
Location.20 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 168
RouteState Highway 407
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.12611, -87.48111
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2023)
Projected traffic311 by 2043
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$142,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-407 over Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-407 over Drakes 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-407 over Drakes Creek carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-407 over Drakes Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-407 over Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.