KY-30 over CSX RR - N Fork Ky River
FairBreathitt County, Kentucky · .2 MI W of Nw-Jct Ky 15 · Structure no. 013B00058N
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 526 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,950
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-30 over CSX RR - N Fork Ky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-30 over CSX RR - N Fork Ky River in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2042. The structure is 526 ft (160.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-30 over CSX RR - N Fork Ky River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-30 over CSX RR - N Fork Ky River 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 2024.
How much traffic does KY-30 over CSX RR - N Fork Ky River carry?
About 4,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is KY-30 over CSX RR - N Fork Ky River?
The structure is 526 ft (160.2 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns KY-30 over CSX RR - N Fork Ky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.