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KY-30 over Cane Creek

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Breathitt County, Kentucky · .2 MI W of JCT Ky 52 · Structure no. 013B00059N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,803
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-30 over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-30 over Cane Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,803 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,803 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-30
CrossesCane Creek
Location.2 MI W of JCT Ky 52
RouteState Highway 30
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55139, -83.41583
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating83.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,803 (2023)
Projected traffic2,803 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-30 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-30 over Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

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

About 2,803 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-30 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns KY-30 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.