US Bridges

KY-28 over Freeman Fk of Long Creek

FairPosted for load

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .30 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 315 · Structure no. 013B00023N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
447
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-28 over Freeman Fk of Long Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-28 over Freeman Fk of Long Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 447 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-28
CrossesFreeman Fk of Long Creek
Location.30 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 315
RouteState Highway 28
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38389, -83.49417
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2023)
Projected traffic447 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-28 over Freeman Fk of Long Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-28 over Freeman Fk of Long 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-28 over Freeman Fk of Long Creek carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-28 over Freeman Fk of Long Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-28 over Freeman Fk of Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.