US Bridges

KY-2830 over Pup Creek

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · .85 MI East of JCT Ky 183 · Structure no. 030B00007N

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,865
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2830 over Pup Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2830 over Pup Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,865 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,865 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2830
CrossesPup Creek
Location.85 MI East of JCT Ky 183
RouteState Highway 2830
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.83556, -87.01833
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,865 (2023)
Projected traffic2,865 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$707,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2830 over Pup Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is KY-2830 over Pup 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 Pup Creek carry?

About 2,865 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2830 over Pup Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2830 over Pup Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.