US Bridges

KY-1674 over Big Clifty Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 4.0 MI N.W. of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 100B00056N

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,467
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1674 over Big Clifty Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1674 over Big Clifty Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 60 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 1,467 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,467 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1674
CrossesBig Clifty Creek
Location4.0 MI N.W. of JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 1674
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13361, -84.67222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,467 (2021)
Projected traffic1,467 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1674 over Big Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is KY-1674 over Big Clifty 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1674 over Big Clifty Creek carry?

About 1,467 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1674 over Big Clifty Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1674 over Big Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.