US Bridges

KY-30 over Terry Fork

Fair

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .4 MI W of JCT Ky 1114 · Structure no. 013B00019N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
714
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-30 over Terry Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-30 over Terry Fork 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.

It carries about 714 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-30
CrossesTerry Fork
Location.4 MI W of JCT Ky 1114
RouteState Highway 30
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.48278, -83.50528
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating77.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Terry Fork built?

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

What condition is KY-30 over Terry Fork 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 Terry Fork carry?

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

How long is KY-30 over Terry Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-30 over Terry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.