KY-97 over Over Leech Creek
GoodGraves County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI SE of E-Jct Ky 339 · Structure no. 042B00276N
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,681
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-97 over Over Leech Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-97 over Over Leech Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,681 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,681 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-97 over Over Leech Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-97 over Over Leech 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does KY-97 over Over Leech Creek carry?
About 1,681 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is KY-97 over Over Leech Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns KY-97 over Over Leech Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.