US Bridges

Kenny Perrry Drive over West Fork Drakes Creek

Good

Simpson County, Kentucky · 0.3 Miles South of Ky 73 · Structure no. 107C00024N

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
78 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenny Perrry Drive over West Fork Drakes Creek is a steel culvert carrying Kenny Perrry Drive over West Fork Drakes Creek in Simpson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 401 vehicles a day, projected to reach 533 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKenny Perrry Drive
CrossesWest Fork Drakes Creek
Location0.3 Miles South of Ky 73
RouteCounty Highway 1150
CountySimpson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.69694, -86.53667
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2024)
Projected traffic533 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kenny Perrry Drive over West Fork Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenny Perrry Drive over West Fork Drakes 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Kenny Perrry Drive over West Fork Drakes Creek carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Kenny Perrry Drive over West Fork Drakes Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kenny Perrry Drive over West Fork Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.