US Bridges

KY-302 over Dewey Lake Outlet

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI S of Johnson CO · Structure no. 036B00061N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-302 over Dewey Lake Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-302 over Dewey Lake Outlet in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 164 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-302
CrossesDewey Lake Outlet
Location1.0 MI S of Johnson CO
RouteState Highway 302
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73583, -82.73056
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2021)
Projected traffic164 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-302 over Dewey Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-302 over Dewey Lake Outlet 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-302 over Dewey Lake Outlet carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-302 over Dewey Lake Outlet?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-302 over Dewey Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.