US Bridges

KY-1974 over Shelby Branch

Good

Fayette County, Kentucky · .02 MI N of KY-1981 · Structure no. 034B00165N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,331
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1974 over Shelby Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1974 over Shelby Branch in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,331 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,331 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1974
CrossesShelby Branch
Location.02 MI N of KY-1981
RouteState Highway 1974
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.91972, -84.46972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,331 (2021)
Projected traffic1,331 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Shelby Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1974 over Shelby Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1974 over Shelby Branch carry?

About 1,331 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-1974 over Shelby Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1974 over Shelby Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.