US Bridges

Ky. 388 over Dreaming Creek

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · 1.4MI N-Main St-Us 25&421 · Structure no. 076B00001N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,228
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky. 388 over Dreaming Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky. 388 over Dreaming Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 3,228 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,228 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy. 388
CrossesDreaming Creek
Location1.4MI N-Main St-Us 25&421
RouteState Highway 388
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76583, -84.28583
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,228 (2020)
Projected traffic3,228 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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. 388 over Dreaming Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky. 388 over Dreaming 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. 388 over Dreaming Creek carry?

About 3,228 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ky. 388 over Dreaming Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Ky. 388 over Dreaming Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.