US Bridges

KY-30 over Moores Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kentucky · 1.8 Mile from Laurel · Structure no. 055B00045N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,340
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-30 over Moores Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-30 over Moores Creek in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,340 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,340 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKY-30
CrossesMoores Creek
Location1.8 Mile from Laurel
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates37.28056, -84.00167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating79.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,340 (2022)
Projected traffic4,340 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-30 over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-30 over Moores Creek 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-30 over Moores Creek carry?

About 4,340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-30 over Moores Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns KY-30 over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.