US Bridges

KY-830 over Little Robinson Creek

FairPosted for load

Laurel County, Kentucky · .02 MI SW of JCT Ky 1223 · Structure no. 063B00070N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,422
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-830 over Little Robinson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-830 over Little Robinson Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,422 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,422 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-830
CrossesLittle Robinson Creek
Location.02 MI SW of JCT Ky 1223
RouteState Highway 830
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99306, -84.00944
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,422 (2023)
Projected traffic1,422 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$87,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-830 over Little Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-830 over Little 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 2024.

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

About 1,422 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-830 over Little Robinson Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-830 over Little Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.