KY-30 over Meat Scaffold Creek
FairBreathitt County, Kentucky · .1 MI E of JCT Ky 2466 · Structure no. 013B00009N
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 391
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-30 over Meat Scaffold Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-30 over Meat Scaffold Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-30 over Meat Scaffold Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-30 over Meat Scaffold 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does KY-30 over Meat Scaffold Creek carry?
About 391 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is KY-30 over Meat Scaffold Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns KY-30 over Meat Scaffold Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.