US Bridges

KY-10 over Montgomery Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Kentucky · @ Ky 3311 · Structure no. 068B00102N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,783
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-10 over Montgomery Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-10 over Montgomery Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,783 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,783 by 2043. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-10
CrossesMontgomery Creek
Location@ Ky 3311
RouteState Highway 10
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.60639, -83.15528
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,783 (2023)
Projected traffic2,783 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-10 over Montgomery Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-10 over Montgomery 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-10 over Montgomery Creek carry?

About 2,783 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-10 over Montgomery Creek?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns KY-10 over Montgomery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.