Ky 733 over Cain Run

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 1.15 MI E of Ky 61 · Structure no. 015B00056N

Built: 1950; 75 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected September 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 21 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 756; 2019 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 733 over Cain Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 733 over Cain Run in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 756 vehicles a day, projected to reach 756 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 733

CrossesCain Run

Location1.15 MI E of Ky 61

RouteState Highway 733

CountyBullitt County

StateKentucky

Coordinates37.86111, -85.69167

Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	4 Poor	Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionSeptember 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement

Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating60 US tons

Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadUnknown

Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width26 ft (8 m)

Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic756 (2019)

Projected traffic756 by 2039

Trucks0%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 733 over Cain Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 733 over Cain Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 733 over Cain Run carry?

About 756 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ky 733 over Cain Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 733 over Cain Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.