KY-974 over Dry Fork Creek
GoodClark County, Kentucky · 10 East of CR-1124 · Structure no. 025B00114N
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-974 over Dry Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-974 over Dry Fork Creek in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-974 over Dry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-974 over Dry Fork 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does KY-974 over Dry Fork Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-974 over Dry Fork Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns KY-974 over Dry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.