US Bridges

KY-30 over Cane Creek

FairPosted for load

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 397 · Structure no. 013B00015N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,421
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-30 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-30 over Cane Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,421 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,421 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-30
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 397
RouteState Highway 30
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.52833, -83.415
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,421 (2023)
Projected traffic2,421 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$507,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-30 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-30 over Cane 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 2023.

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

About 2,421 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-30 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-30 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.