US Bridges

KY-838 over Br of Foreman Creek

Fair

Livingston County, Kentucky · .30 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 133 · Structure no. 070B00072N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-838 over Br of Foreman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-838 over Br of Foreman Creek in Livingston 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 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-838
CrossesBr of Foreman Creek
Location.30 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 133
RouteState Highway 838
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.31611, -88.31194
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2022)
Projected traffic123 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 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-838 over Br of Foreman Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-838 over Br of Foreman 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-838 over Br of Foreman Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-838 over Br of Foreman Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-838 over Br of Foreman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.