US Bridges

Ky. 388 over Dreaming Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Kentucky · .1MI S of Ky 1986 · Structure no. 076B00094N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,228
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky. 388 over Dreaming Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky. 388 over Dreaming Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 3,228 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,228 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy. 388
CrossesDreaming Creek
Location.1MI S of Ky 1986
RouteState Highway 388
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77278, -84.28333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 1996, making it 29 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 2022.

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 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ky. 388 over Dreaming Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.