US Bridges

KY-280 over Over Wildcat Creek

Good

Calloway County, Kentucky · .30 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 614 · Structure no. 018B00126N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,323
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-280 over Over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-280 over Over Wildcat Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,323 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,323 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-280
CrossesOver Wildcat Creek
Location.30 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 614
RouteState Highway 280
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.60861, -88.17083
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,323 (2023)
Projected traffic1,323 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-280 over Over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-280 over Over Wildcat 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does KY-280 over Over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 1,323 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-280 over Over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-280 over Over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.