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KY-2741 over Stewarts Creek

Fair

Marion County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 84 · Structure no. 078B00080N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2741 over Stewarts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2741 over Stewarts Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2741
CrossesStewarts Creek
Location2.1 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 84
RouteState Highway 2741
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53889, -85.37944
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2021)
Projected traffic84 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-2741 over Stewarts Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2741 over Stewarts 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2741 over Stewarts Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2741 over Stewarts Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns KY-2741 over Stewarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.