US Bridges

Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek-

FairPosted for load

Rowan County, Kentucky · 4.1 MI East of JCT Ky 519 · Structure no. 103B00049N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
744
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek- is a concrete culvert carrying Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek- in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 744 vehicles a day, projected to reach 744 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Creek Road
CrossesDry Creek-
Location4.1 MI East of JCT Ky 519
RouteState Highway 1167
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.15361, -83.36556
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic744 (2023)
Projected traffic744 by 2043
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 Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek- built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek- carry?

About 744 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek-?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek-?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.