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KY-30 over Sturgeon Creek | KY-3630

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Jackson County, Kentucky · 0.3 M NE of S JCT KY-3630 · Structure no. 055B00050N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
493 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,651
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-30 over Sturgeon Creek | KY-3630 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-30 over Sturgeon Creek | KY-3630 in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,651 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,651 by 2043. The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-30
CrossesSturgeon Creek | KY-3630
Location0.3 M NE of S JCT KY-3630
RouteState Highway 30
CountyJackson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39667, -83.84528
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length493 ft (150.3 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,651 (2023)
Projected traffic1,651 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Sturgeon Creek | KY-3630 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-30 over Sturgeon Creek | KY-3630 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-30 over Sturgeon Creek | KY-3630 carry?

About 1,651 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-30 over Sturgeon Creek | KY-3630?

The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns KY-30 over Sturgeon Creek | KY-3630?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.