KY-784 over Dry Fk of Schultz Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreenup County, Kentucky · 5.0 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 045B00032N
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 443
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-784 over Dry Fk of Schultz Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-784 over Dry Fk of Schultz Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 443 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-784 over Dry Fk of Schultz Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-784 over Dry Fk of Schultz Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does KY-784 over Dry Fk of Schultz Creek carry?
About 443 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is KY-784 over Dry Fk of Schultz Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns KY-784 over Dry Fk of Schultz Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.