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KY-728 over Dog Creek

Fair

Edmonson County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI N of JCT Ky 1827 · Structure no. 031B00023N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-728 over Dog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-728 over Dog Creek in Edmonson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, 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 6 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-728
CrossesDog Creek
Location2.3 MI N of JCT Ky 1827
RouteState Highway 728
CountyEdmonson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.28, -86.11778
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2021)
Projected traffic118 by 2041
Trucks14%
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 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-728 over Dog Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-728 over Dog 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-728 over Dog Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-728 over Dog Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-728 over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.