US Bridges

KY-388 over East Fork of Otter Creek

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · 5.2 MI S of JCT Ky 627 · Structure no. 076B00004N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
456
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-388 over East Fork of Otter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-388 over East Fork of Otter 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 456 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-388
CrossesEast Fork of Otter Creek
Location5.2 MI S of JCT Ky 627
RouteState Highway 388
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.84889, -84.25667
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic456 (2021)
Projected traffic456 by 2041
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-388 over East Fork of Otter Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-388 over East Fork of Otter 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 East Fork of Otter Creek carry?

About 456 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-388 over East Fork of Otter Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-388 over East Fork of Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.