US Bridges

KY-2328 over Kentucky Rvr Nr Clays FR

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Kentucky · @madison Co.Ln. · Structure no. 034B00010N

Built
1871
154 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
440 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,699
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2328 over Kentucky Rvr Nr Clays FR is a steel truss - thru carrying KY-2328 over Kentucky Rvr Nr Clays FR in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1871 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 154 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 1,699 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,699 by 2041. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2328
CrossesKentucky Rvr Nr Clays FR
Location@madison Co.Ln.
RouteState Highway 2328
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.88722, -84.33833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span212 ft (64.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,699 (2021)
Projected traffic1,699 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2328 over Kentucky Rvr Nr Clays FR built?

It was built in 1871, making it 154 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is KY-2328 over Kentucky Rvr Nr Clays FR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2328 over Kentucky Rvr Nr Clays FR carry?

About 1,699 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2328 over Kentucky Rvr Nr Clays FR?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 212 ft (64.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2328 over Kentucky Rvr Nr Clays FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.