US Bridges

KY-1434 over W Fk Drakes Creek

Fair

Simpson County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI E of JCT US 31W · Structure no. 107B00034N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1434 over W Fk Drakes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1434 over W Fk Drakes Creek in Simpson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 186 vehicles a day, projected to reach 186 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1434
CrossesW Fk Drakes Creek
Location1.7 MI E of JCT US 31W
RouteState Highway 1434
CountySimpson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77417, -86.54167
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2023)
Projected traffic186 by 2043
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-1434 over W Fk Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1434 over W Fk 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-1434 over W Fk Drakes Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1434 over W Fk Drakes Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1434 over W Fk Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.