US Bridges

KY874 over Fork of Fredericks Ditch

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI NW JCT Ky 270 · Structure no. 117B00127N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY874 over Fork of Fredericks Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying KY874 over Fork of Fredericks Ditch in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 134 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY874
CrossesFork of Fredericks Ditch
Location0.9 MI NW JCT Ky 270
RouteState Highway 874
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.47528, -87.74556
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2021)
Projected traffic134 by 2041
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 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 KY874 over Fork of Fredericks Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY874 over Fork of Fredericks Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY874 over Fork of Fredericks Ditch carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY874 over Fork of Fredericks Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY874 over Fork of Fredericks Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.