US Bridges

KY-238 over Unnamed

Good

Edmonson County, Kentucky · .11 MI W of Ky 185 · Structure no. 031B00030N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-238 over Unnamed is a steel culvert carrying KY-238 over Unnamed in Edmonson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKY-238
CrossesUnnamed
Location.11 MI W of Ky 185
RouteState Highway 238
Coordinates37.27276, -86.44063
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-238 over Unnamed built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-238 over Unnamed in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does KY-238 over Unnamed carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-238 over Unnamed?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns KY-238 over Unnamed?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.