US Bridges

Ky 30 over Mid Fork of Ky River

Good

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 250FT W of Ky 3237 · Structure no. 013B00084N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 30 over Mid Fork of Ky River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 30 over Mid Fork of Ky River in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2041. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesKy 30
CrossesMid Fork of Ky River
Location250FT W of Ky 3237
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates37.48722, -83.48028
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed24.9 mi (40 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 Mid Fork of Ky River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 30 over Mid Fork of Ky River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 30 over Mid Fork of Ky River carry?

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

How long is Ky 30 over Mid Fork of Ky River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 30 over Mid Fork of Ky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.