US Bridges

KY-2754 over Bacon Creek

Fair

Hart County, Kentucky · .05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 728 · Structure no. 050B00016N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
174
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2754 over Bacon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2754 over Bacon Creek in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 174 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2754
CrossesBacon Creek
Location.05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 728
RouteState Highway 2754
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38, -85.88444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2023)
Projected traffic174 by 2043
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-2754 over Bacon Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2754 over Bacon 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does KY-2754 over Bacon Creek carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2754 over Bacon Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2754 over Bacon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.