US Bridges

KY-830 over Robinson Creek

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 229 · Structure no. 063B00028N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
564
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-830 over Robinson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-830 over Robinson Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 564 vehicles a day, projected to reach 564 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-830
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location1.9 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 229
RouteState Highway 830
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.00361, -83.97056
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2021)
Projected traffic564 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-830 over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-830 over Robinson 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does KY-830 over Robinson Creek carry?

About 564 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-830 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-830 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.