US Bridges

KY-233 over Little Robinson Creek

FairPosted for load

Laurel County, Kentucky · .05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 830 · Structure no. 063B00080N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-233 over Little Robinson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-233 over Little Robinson Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 390 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-233
CrossesLittle Robinson Creek
Location.05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 830
RouteState Highway 233
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.98806, -84.00389
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2023)
Projected traffic390 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$76,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-233 over Little Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-233 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-233 over Little Robinson Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-233 over Little Robinson Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-233 over Little Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.