US Bridges

KY-730 over Pilfer Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Kentucky · .02 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 293 · Structure no. 072B00022N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-730 over Pilfer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-730 over Pilfer Creek in Lyon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 194 vehicles a day, projected to reach 194 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-730
CrossesPilfer Creek
Location.02 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 293
RouteState Highway 730
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05944, -87.99722
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2023)
Projected traffic194 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-730 over Pilfer Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-730 over Pilfer 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-730 over Pilfer Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-730 over Pilfer Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-730 over Pilfer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.