US Bridges

KY-630 over East Fork Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 4.7 MI Nor. of JCT US 41A · Structure no. 054B00120N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,209
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-630 over East Fork Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-630 over East Fork Deer Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,209 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,209 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-630
CrossesEast Fork Deer Creek
Location4.7 MI Nor. of JCT US 41A
RouteState Highway 630
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.43639, -87.59111
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,209 (2021)
Projected traffic1,209 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-630 over East Fork Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-630 over East Fork Deer 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-630 over East Fork Deer Creek carry?

About 1,209 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-630 over East Fork Deer Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-630 over East Fork Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.