US Bridges

KY-622 over W. Fork Drakes Creek

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · .5 MI S of JCT Ky 240 · Structure no. 114B00065N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
968
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-622 over W. Fork Drakes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-622 over W. Fork Drakes Creek in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 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 968 vehicles a day, projected to reach 968 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-622
CrossesW. Fork Drakes Creek
Location.5 MI S of JCT Ky 240
RouteState Highway 622
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83861, -86.42444
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic968 (2022)
Projected traffic968 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-622 over W. Fork Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-622 over W. 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does KY-622 over W. Fork Drakes Creek carry?

About 968 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-622 over W. Fork Drakes Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-622 over W. Fork Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.