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KY-84 over Howards Creek

Good

Larue County, Kentucky · .5 MI W of Nelson Cl · Structure no. 062B00019N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
809
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-84 over Howards Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-84 over Howards Creek in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 809 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-84
CrossesHowards Creek
Location.5 MI W of Nelson Cl
RouteState Highway 84
CountyLarue County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57389, -85.61028
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic809 (2021)
Projected traffic809 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-84 over Howards Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-84 over Howards 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-84 over Howards Creek carry?

About 809 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-84 over Howards Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-84 over Howards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.