US Bridges

KY-30 over Shoulderblade Creek

Fair

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 0.04 Mi. W. Ky. 2469 Jct. · Structure no. 013B00080N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-30 over Shoulderblade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-30 over Shoulderblade Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-30
CrossesShoulderblade Creek
Location0.04 Mi. W. Ky. 2469 Jct.
RouteState Highway 30
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.49694, -83.4675
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2021)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Shoulderblade Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-30 over Shoulderblade Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns KY-30 over Shoulderblade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.