US Bridges

KY-274 over Dryers Creek

Poor

Trigg County, Kentucky · 6.0 MI West of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 111B00022N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,405
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-274 over Dryers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-274 over Dryers Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,405 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-274
CrossesDryers Creek
Location6.0 MI West of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 274
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,405 (2022)
Projected traffic1,405 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-274 over Dryers Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-274 over Dryers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-274 over Dryers Creek carry?

About 1,405 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-274 over Dryers Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-274 over Dryers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.