US Bridges

KY-974 over Four Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Kentucky · 6.0 MI E of JCT Ky 1923 · Structure no. 025B00033N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
423
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-974 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-974 over Four Mile 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 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 423 vehicles a day, projected to reach 423 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-974
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location6.0 MI E of JCT Ky 1923
RouteState Highway 974
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.91944, -84.16417
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Four Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-974 over Four Mile 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 Four Mile Creek carry?

About 423 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-974 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-974 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.