US 421 over Little Flat Creek
GoodFranklin County, Kentucky · 3.9 MI N of Ky 12 · Structure no. 037B00106N
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 787
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 421 over Little Flat Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying US 421 over Little Flat Creek in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 787 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 787 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 421 over Little Flat Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 421 over Little Flat Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 421 over Little Flat Creek carry?
About 787 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 421 over Little Flat Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns US 421 over Little Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.