US Bridges

KY-35 over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Gallatin County, Kentucky · .20 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 455 · Structure no. 039B00009N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,718
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-35 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-35 over Dry Creek in Gallatin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,718 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,718 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-35
CrossesDry Creek
Location.20 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 455
RouteState Highway 35
CountyGallatin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.77139, -84.89889
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,718 (2021)
Projected traffic2,718 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-35 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-35 over Dry 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-35 over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,718 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-35 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-35 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.