US Bridges

KY-1974 over Br of West Hickman Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .20 MI Sou. of Ky 4 Ntrch · Structure no. 034B00098N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,634
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1974 over Br of West Hickman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1974 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 35,634 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,634 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1974
CrossesBr of West Hickman Creek
Location.20 MI Sou. of Ky 4 Ntrch
RouteState Highway 1974
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.98639, -84.49417
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,634 (2022)
Projected traffic35,634 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-1974 over Br of West Hickman Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1974 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-1974 over Br of West Hickman Creek carry?

About 35,634 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is KY-1974 over Br of West Hickman Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns KY-1974 over Br of West Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.