US Bridges

US 421 over Drennon Creek

Good

Henry County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI S of Ky 22 · Structure no. 052B00080N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,332
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 421 over Drennon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 421 over Drennon Creek in Henry County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 2,332 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,332 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 421
CrossesDrennon Creek
Location1.8 MI S of Ky 22
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates38.36167, -85.12194
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,332 (2020)
Projected traffic2,332 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US 421 over Drennon Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 421 over Drennon 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does US 421 over Drennon Creek carry?

About 2,332 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 421 over Drennon Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 421 over Drennon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.