US Bridges

Ky 30 over Watkins Branch

Good

Laurel County, Kentucky · 1.2 Mile S/E Ky 578 · Structure no. 063B00117N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,764
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 30 over Watkins Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 30 over Watkins Branch in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,764 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,764 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 30
CrossesWatkins Branch
Location1.2 Mile S/E Ky 578
RouteState Highway 30
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.23194, -84.04944
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,764 (2022)
Projected traffic5,764 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Watkins Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 30 over Watkins Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 30 over Watkins Branch carry?

About 5,764 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 30 over Watkins Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 30 over Watkins Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.