US Bridges

KY-412 over Cloyd Creek

Good

Marion County, Kentucky · .20 MI West of JCT Ky 208 · Structure no. 078B00061N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-412 over Cloyd Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-412 over Cloyd Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKY-412
CrossesCloyd Creek
Location.20 MI West of JCT Ky 208
RouteState Highway 412
Coordinates37.50833, -85.26139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2023)
Projected traffic118 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-412 over Cloyd Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-412 over Cloyd 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-412 over Cloyd Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is KY-412 over Cloyd Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-412 over Cloyd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.