US Bridges

KY-248 over Taylorsvll Lk-Salt River

Fair

Anderson County, Kentucky · 2.4MI N of US 62 · Structure no. 003B00044N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
502 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,085
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-248 over Taylorsvll Lk-Salt River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-248 over Taylorsvll Lk-Salt River in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,085 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,085 by 2042. The structure is 502 ft (152.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-248
CrossesTaylorsvll Lk-Salt River
Location2.4MI N of US 62
RouteState Highway 248
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.96778, -85.13444
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length502 ft (152.9 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,085 (2022)
Projected traffic1,085 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-248 over Taylorsvll Lk-Salt River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-248 over Taylorsvll Lk-Salt River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-248 over Taylorsvll Lk-Salt River carry?

About 1,085 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-248 over Taylorsvll Lk-Salt River?

The structure is 502 ft (152.9 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-248 over Taylorsvll Lk-Salt River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.