US Bridges

KY-1874 over Caney Creek

Good

Scott County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI N of N-Jct Ky 227 · Structure no. 105B00056N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1874 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1874 over Caney Creek in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKY-1874
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2.0 MI N of N-Jct Ky 227
RouteState Highway 1874
Coordinates38.3525, -84.73861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2021)
Projected traffic47 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-1874 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1874 over Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1874 over Caney Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1874 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns KY-1874 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.