US Bridges

KY-974 over Br of Fourmile Creek

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Kentucky · 5.0 MI E of JCT Ky 1923 · Structure no. 025B00032N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
423
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-974 over Br of Fourmile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-974 over Br of Fourmile Creek in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 423 vehicles a day, projected to reach 423 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-974
CrossesBr of Fourmile Creek
Location5.0 MI E of JCT Ky 1923
RouteState Highway 974
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.93389, -84.16111
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic423 (2022)
Projected traffic423 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-974 over Br of Fourmile Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-974 over Br of Fourmile 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-974 over Br of Fourmile Creek carry?

About 423 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-974 over Br of Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-974 over Br of Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.