KY-238 over Big Reedy Creek
PoorPosted for loadEdmonson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI W JCT Ky 185 · Structure no. 031B00027N
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-238 over Big Reedy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-238 over Big Reedy Creek in Edmonson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-238 over Big Reedy Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-238 over Big Reedy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does KY-238 over Big Reedy Creek carry?
About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is KY-238 over Big Reedy Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-238 over Big Reedy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.