US Bridges

KY-1171 over West Fork Drakes Creek

Fair

Simpson County, Kentucky · 1 MI N of JCT Ky 1788 · Structure no. 107B00025N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
461
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1171 over West Fork Drakes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1171 over West Fork Drakes Creek in Simpson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 461 vehicles a day, projected to reach 461 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1171
CrossesWest Fork Drakes Creek
Location1 MI N of JCT Ky 1788
RouteState Highway 1171
CountySimpson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75667, -86.54472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2022)
Projected traffic461 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-1171 over West Fork Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1171 over West Fork Drakes 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1171 over West Fork Drakes Creek carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1171 over West Fork Drakes Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1171 over West Fork Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.