US Bridges

Bullitt Hill RD over Drennon Creek

Fair

Henry County, Kentucky · 350 Ft E of Ky 202 · Structure no. 052C00035N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullitt Hill RD over Drennon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bullitt Hill RD over Drennon Creek in Henry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2030. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBullitt Hill RD
CrossesDrennon Creek
Location350 Ft E of Ky 202
RouteCounty Highway 1037
CountyHenry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.4775, -85.0975
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2010)
Projected traffic153 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bullitt Hill RD over Drennon Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bullitt Hill RD over Drennon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bullitt Hill RD over Drennon Creek carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Bullitt Hill RD over Drennon Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Bullitt Hill RD over Drennon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.