US Bridges

KY-404 over Middle Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Kentucky · .05 MI S of JCT Ky 114 · Structure no. 036B00036N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,742
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-404 over Middle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-404 over Middle Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,742 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,742 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-404
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location.05 MI S of JCT Ky 114
RouteState Highway 404
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65028, -82.81556
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,742 (2021)
Projected traffic1,742 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-404 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-404 over Middle 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-404 over Middle Creek carry?

About 1,742 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-404 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-404 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.