US Bridges

KY-4 over Br of West Hickman Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · EB Ent Rmp a @ K1974 Ntrc · Structure no. 034B00044N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65,757
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-4 over Br of West Hickman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-4 over Br of West Hickman Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 65,757 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73,647 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-4
CrossesBr of West Hickman Creek
LocationEB Ent Rmp a @ K1974 Ntrc
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99167, -84.49528
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,757 (2021)
Projected traffic73,647 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-4 over Br of West Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-4 over Br of West Hickman 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does KY-4 over Br of West Hickman Creek carry?

About 65,757 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-4 over Br of West Hickman Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-4 over Br of West Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.