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KY-337 over Tallow Creek

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI SW of Marion Cl · Structure no. 109B00011N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-337 over Tallow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-337 over Tallow Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 404 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-337
CrossesTallow Creek
Location1.8 MI SW of Marion Cl
RouteState Highway 337
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.43056, -85.16139
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2022)
Projected traffic404 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-337 over Tallow Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-337 over Tallow 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-337 over Tallow Creek carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-337 over Tallow Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-337 over Tallow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.