US Bridges

KY-204 over Youngs Creek

Good

Whitley County, Kentucky · 1.5 M W of JCT US-25W · Structure no. 118B00084N

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,189
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-204 over Youngs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-204 over Youngs Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,189 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,189 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-204
CrossesYoungs Creek
Location1.5 M W of JCT US-25W
RouteState Highway 204
CountyWhitley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.81361, -84.21944
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,189 (2022)
Projected traffic1,189 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$151,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-204 over Youngs Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is KY-204 over Youngs 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-204 over Youngs Creek carry?

About 1,189 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-204 over Youngs Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-204 over Youngs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.