US Bridges

CS2350 over Yellow Creek

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · At Coal Museum · Structure no. 007C00168N

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CS2350 over Yellow Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CS2350 over Yellow Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2034. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCS2350
CrossesYellow Creek
LocationAt Coal Museum
RouteCity Street 2350
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.60806, -83.71444
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic122 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CS2350 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is CS2350 over Yellow Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CS2350 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CS2350 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns CS2350 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.