US Bridges

KY-257 over Bull Creek

Fair

Leslie County, Kentucky · .02 MI Sou. of Db Pw UP · Structure no. 066B00019N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
254
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-257 over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-257 over Bull Creek in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 254 vehicles a day, projected to reach 254 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-257
CrossesBull Creek
Location.02 MI Sou. of Db Pw UP
RouteState Highway 257
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22028, -83.37694
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2023)
Projected traffic254 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-257 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-257 over Bull 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-257 over Bull Creek carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-257 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns KY-257 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.