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KY-307 over Burgess Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Kentucky · .50 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 170 · Structure no. 053B00018N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
693
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-307 over Burgess Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-307 over Burgess Creek in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 693 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-307
CrossesBurgess Creek
Location.50 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 170
RouteState Highway 307
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.68, -88.87111
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 inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length23 ft (7 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 (2022)
Projected traffic693 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
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-307 over Burgess Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-307 over Burgess 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-307 over Burgess Creek carry?

About 693 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is KY-307 over Burgess Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-307 over Burgess Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.