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KY-2750 over Flax Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kentucky · .4 MI E of Se-Jct Ky 39 · Structure no. 069B00012N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2750 over Flax Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2750 over Flax Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 388 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-2750
CrossesFlax Creek
Location.4 MI E of Se-Jct Ky 39
RouteState Highway 2750
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.45278, -84.49806
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2022)
Projected traffic388 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-2750 over Flax Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2750 over Flax 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2750 over Flax Creek carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-2750 over Flax Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2750 over Flax Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.