US Bridges

KY-338 over Br of Woolper Creek

Fair

Boone County, Kentucky · 2 MI NW of N-Jct Ky 18 · Structure no. 008B00063N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
792
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-338 over Br of Woolper Creek is a steel culvert carrying KY-338 over Br of Woolper Creek in Boone 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 792 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 792 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKY-338
CrossesBr of Woolper Creek
Location2 MI NW of N-Jct Ky 18
RouteState Highway 338
Coordinates39.04361, -84.75056
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic792 (2021)
Projected traffic792 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-338 over Br of Woolper Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-338 over Br of Woolper 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-338 over Br of Woolper Creek carry?

About 792 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-338 over Br of Woolper Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns KY-338 over Br of Woolper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.