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KY-1274 over Ratliff Creek

Fair

Menifee County, Kentucky · 4.3 MI East of JCT Ky 36 · Structure no. 083B00026N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
659
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1274 over Ratliff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1274 over Ratliff Creek in Menifee County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 659 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 659 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1274
CrossesRatliff Creek
Location4.3 MI East of JCT Ky 36
RouteState Highway 1274
CountyMenifee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.98806, -83.55583
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic659 (2023)
Projected traffic659 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1274 over Ratliff Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1274 over Ratliff 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1274 over Ratliff Creek carry?

About 659 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-1274 over Ratliff Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-1274 over Ratliff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.