Dryhill Bridge over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr
PoorPosted for loadLeslie County, Kentucky · .1 MI E of JCT Ky 257 · Structure no. 066C00006N
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 262 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 338
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dryhill Bridge over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dryhill Bridge over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 338 vehicles a day, projected to reach 338 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dryhill Bridge over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dryhill Bridge over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Dryhill Bridge over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr carry?
About 338 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Dryhill Bridge over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Dryhill Bridge over Middle Fk Kentucky Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.