US Bridges

KY-730 over Eddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 293 · Structure no. 072B00023N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
230 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-730 over Eddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-730 over Eddy Creek in Lyon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-730
CrossesEddy Creek
Location1.4 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 293
RouteState Highway 730
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03778, -87.99944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2022)
Projected traffic142 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$632,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-730 over Eddy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

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

About 142 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-730 over Eddy Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-730 over Eddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.