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KY-2830 over Slop Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · .10 MI East of JCT Ky 405 · Structure no. 030B00005N

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,744
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2830 over Slop Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2830 over Slop Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 101 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 1,744 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,744 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2830
CrossesSlop Creek
Location.10 MI East of JCT Ky 405
RouteState Highway 2830
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86583, -86.99444
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,744 (2021)
Projected traffic1,744 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-2830 over Slop Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is KY-2830 over Slop 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2830 over Slop Creek carry?

About 1,744 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2830 over Slop Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2830 over Slop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.