US Bridges

Ky 1930 over Decorsey Creek

FairPosted for load

Kenton County, Kentucky · 0.2 Mi. E of JCT Ky 1930 · Structure no. 059B00114N

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
952
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1930 over Decorsey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1930 over Decorsey Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 952 vehicles a day, projected to reach 952 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesKy 1930
CrossesDecorsey Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E of JCT Ky 1930
RouteState Highway 1930
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.00972, -84.48472
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic952 (2021)
Projected traffic952 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 1930 over Decorsey Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1930 over Decorsey 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1930 over Decorsey Creek carry?

About 952 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 1930 over Decorsey Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m).

Who owns Ky 1930 over Decorsey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.