US Bridges

KY-1974 over Hickman Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 1.2 Mi. South Jct. Ky 4 · Structure no. 034B00137N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,679
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1974 over Hickman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1974 over Hickman Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 28,679 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,679 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1974
CrossesHickman Creek
Location1.2 Mi. South Jct. Ky 4
RouteState Highway 1974
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.97556, -84.49806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,679 (2023)
Projected traffic28,679 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1974 over Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1974 over 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 Hickman Creek carry?

About 28,679 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is KY-1974 over Hickman Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1974 over Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.