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KY-334 over Blackford Creek

FairPosted for load

Hancock County, Kentucky · On Daviess - Hancock Cl · Structure no. 046B00012N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
263 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
418
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-334 over Blackford Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-334 over Blackford Creek in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 418 vehicles a day, projected to reach 418 by 2041. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-334
CrossesBlackford Creek
LocationOn Daviess - Hancock Cl
RouteState Highway 334
CountyHancock County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.89889, -86.98611
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2021)
Projected traffic418 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-334 over Blackford Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-334 over Blackford 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-334 over Blackford Creek carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-334 over Blackford Creek?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-334 over Blackford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.