US Bridges

KY-334 over Yellow Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 657 · Structure no. 046B00013N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-334 over Yellow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-334 over Yellow Creek in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 285 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-334
CrossesYellow Creek
Location2.3 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 657
RouteState Highway 334
CountyHancock County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.95083, -86.87
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2023)
Projected traffic285 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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-334 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-334 over Yellow 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 Yellow Creek carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-334 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-334 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.