US Bridges

Ky 2888 over Strodes Creek

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W of JCT W/Ky 1958 · Structure no. 025B00063N

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
804
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2888 over Strodes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 2888 over Strodes Creek in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 804 vehicles a day, projected to reach 804 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2888
CrossesStrodes Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT W/Ky 1958
RouteCounty Highway 1313
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.01361, -84.21111
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic804 (2019)
Projected traffic804 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 2888 over Strodes Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Ky 2888 over Strodes 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 2888 over Strodes Creek carry?

About 804 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ky 2888 over Strodes Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Ky 2888 over Strodes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.