US Bridges

KY-917 over Hazel Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 93 · Structure no. 070B00052N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-917 over Hazel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-917 over Hazel Creek in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKY-917
CrossesHazel Creek
Location2.8 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 93
RouteState Highway 917
Coordinates37.11833, -88.23139
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2021)
Projected traffic87 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-917 over Hazel Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-917 over Hazel 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does KY-917 over Hazel Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-917 over Hazel Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-917 over Hazel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.