Kentucky Route 257

Kentucky Route 257 (KY 257) is a 11.1-mile-long (17.9 km) state highway in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The highway connects mostly rural areas of Leslie County with Hyden.

Kentucky Route 257
Route information
Maintained by KYTC
Length11.1 mi[1] (17.9 km)
Major junctions
South end US 421 / KY 80 in Hyden
  KY 3424 near Dryhill
North endDryhill Road in Confluence
Location
CountiesLeslie
Highway system
← KY 256KY 258 →

Route description

KY 257 begins at an intersection with US 421/KY 80 (Main Street) in Hyden, within Leslie County. It travels to the north-northwest, paralleling the Middle Fork Kentucky River, and crosses over Rockhouse Creek, which is location in part of the Buckhorn Lake Wildlife Management Area. Immediately, it curves to the northeast. After it leaves the city limits of Hyden, it curves to the west. The highway curves to the north-northwest and crosses over Asher Branch. It winds its way to the north, still close to the river. After an intersection with the northern terminus of KY 3424 (Bull Creek Road), KY 257 crosses over Bull Creek and travels under a bridge that carries the Hal Rogers Parkway. It then passes Woods Keen Cemetery and travels through Dryhill. The highway keeps twisting its way to the north and crosses Hell for Certain Creek and Peach Orchard Branch. It passes Breckinridge Memorial Park before it enters Confluence. At the Confluence Boat Dock, KY 257 ends, while Dryhill Road continues to the north.[1]

Major intersections

The entire route is in Leslie County.

Locationmi[1]kmDestinationsNotes
Hyden0.00.0 US 421 / KY 80 (Main Street) – Harlan, Manchester, HazardSouthern terminus
​6.510.5 KY 3424 south (Bull Creek Road)Northern terminus of KY 3424
Confluence11.117.9Dryhill Road northNorthern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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See also
  •  U.S. Roads portal
  •  United States portal

References
  1. Google (May 29, 2016). "Kentucky Route 257" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved May 29, 2016.
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