US Bridges

KY-30 over Wolf Creek

Good

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 542 · Structure no. 013B00011N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-30 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-30 over Wolf 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 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesKY-30
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.5 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 542
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates37.5975, -83.20528
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2022)
Projected traffic204 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 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 KY-30 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-30 over Wolf Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-30 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-30 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-30 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.