US Bridges

Danville Road over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Mercer County, Kentucky · At JCT Ky 598 · Structure no. 084B00007N

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,414
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danville Road over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Danville Road over Dry Creek in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,414 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,414 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDanville Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationAt JCT Ky 598
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73583, -84.83611
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,414 (2022)
Projected traffic10,414 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Danville Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Danville Road over Dry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Danville Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 10,414 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Danville Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Danville Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.