US Bridges

KY-271 over Tributary of Lead Creek

Good

Hancock County, Kentucky · .80 MI Sou. of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 046B00027N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
594
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-271 over Tributary of Lead Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-271 over Tributary of Lead Creek in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 594 vehicles a day, projected to reach 594 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-271
CrossesTributary of Lead Creek
Location.80 MI Sou. of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 271
CountyHancock County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.91111, -86.80722
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic594 (2022)
Projected traffic594 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-271 over Tributary of Lead Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-271 over Tributary of Lead 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-271 over Tributary of Lead Creek carry?

About 594 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-271 over Tributary of Lead Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-271 over Tributary of Lead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.