US Bridges

KY-98 over Eastforkofbaysforkcreek

Good

Allen County, Kentucky · 1.5 M E of JCT W/ Ky 3499 · Structure no. 002B00055N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,542
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-98 over Eastforkofbaysforkcreek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-98 over Eastforkofbaysforkcreek in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 2,542 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,542 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKY-98
CrossesEastforkofbaysforkcreek
Location1.5 M E of JCT W/ Ky 3499
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates36.75667, -86.15472
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,542 (2023)
Projected traffic2,542 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-98 over Eastforkofbaysforkcreek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-98 over Eastforkofbaysforkcreek 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does KY-98 over Eastforkofbaysforkcreek carry?

About 2,542 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-98 over Eastforkofbaysforkcreek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns KY-98 over Eastforkofbaysforkcreek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.