US Bridges

KY-2 over Olshea Creek

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI SW of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 045B00021N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
693
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2 over Olshea Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2 over Olshea Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 693 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 693 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesKY-2
CrossesOlshea Creek
Location2.6 MI SW of JCT Ky 7
RouteState Highway 2
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.495, -83.00972
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic693 (2021)
Projected traffic693 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2 over Olshea Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2 over Olshea Creek 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-2 over Olshea Creek carry?

About 693 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is KY-2 over Olshea Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-2 over Olshea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.