US Bridges

KY-657 over Butchers Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Kentucky · .95 MI S -Jct Ky 661 · Structure no. 046B00044N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
363
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-657 over Butchers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-657 over Butchers Creek in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 363 vehicles a day, projected to reach 363 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-657
CrossesButchers Creek
Location.95 MI S -Jct Ky 661
RouteState Highway 657
CountyHancock County
StateKentucky
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2022)
Projected traffic363 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-657 over Butchers Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-657 over Butchers 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-657 over Butchers Creek carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-657 over Butchers Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-657 over Butchers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.