US Bridges

KY-295 over Livingston Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Lyon County, Kentucky · At Crittenden - Lyon Cl · Structure no. 072B00013N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
693
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-295 over Livingston Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-295 over Livingston Creek in Lyon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 693 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 693 by 2043. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesKY-295
CrossesLivingston Creek
LocationAt Crittenden - Lyon Cl
RouteState Highway 295
Coordinates37.14306, -88.16333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0.2 US tons
Inventory rating0.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic693 (2023)
Projected traffic693 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$733,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-295 over Livingston Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-295 over Livingston Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-295 over Livingston Creek carry?

About 693 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-295 over Livingston Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-295 over Livingston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.