US Bridges

KY-984 over E Fk Cabin Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI West of JCT Ky 57 · Structure no. 068B00045N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
269
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-984 over E Fk Cabin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-984 over E Fk Cabin Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 269 vehicles a day, projected to reach 269 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-984
CrossesE Fk Cabin Creek
Location1.5 MI West of JCT Ky 57
RouteState Highway 984
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.62194, -83.54889
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2021)
Projected traffic269 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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-984 over E Fk Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-984 over E Fk Cabin 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-984 over E Fk Cabin Creek carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-984 over E Fk Cabin Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-984 over E Fk Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.