US Bridges

KY-30 over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .2 MI W of JCT Ky 1114 · Structure no. 013B00018N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
714
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-30 over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-30 over Turkey Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 714 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-30
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.2 MI W of JCT Ky 1114
RouteState Highway 30
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.4825, -83.50111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2022)
Projected traffic714 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-30 over Turkey 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 Turkey Creek carry?

About 714 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-30 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-30 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.