US Bridges

KY-2335 (ware Rd) over Branch of Elkhorn Cr.

Good

Fayette County, Kentucky · .3 MI North JCT 57 @ Avon · Structure no. 034B00135N

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,085
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2335 (ware Rd) over Branch of Elkhorn Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2335 (ware Rd) over Branch of Elkhorn Cr. in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 1,085 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,085 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2335 (ware Rd)
CrossesBranch of Elkhorn Cr.
Location.3 MI North JCT 57 @ Avon
RouteState Highway 2335
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.07333, -84.33194
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,085 (2020)
Projected traffic1,085 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$76,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2335 (ware Rd) over Branch of Elkhorn Cr. built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is KY-2335 (ware Rd) over Branch of Elkhorn Cr. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2335 (ware Rd) over Branch of Elkhorn Cr. carry?

About 1,085 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-2335 (ware Rd) over Branch of Elkhorn Cr.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2335 (ware Rd) over Branch of Elkhorn Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.