US Bridges

KY-30 over Spruce Pine Fork

FairPosted for load

Magoffin County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI SW of JCT Ky 1397 · Structure no. 077B00013N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-30 over Spruce Pine Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-30 over Spruce Pine Fork in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 271 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 271 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-30
CrossesSpruce Pine Fork
Location1.5 MI SW of JCT Ky 1397
RouteState Highway 30
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65472, -83.15472
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
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2022)
Projected traffic271 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-30 over Spruce Pine Fork built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-30 over Spruce Pine Fork 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-30 over Spruce Pine Fork carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is KY-30 over Spruce Pine Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns KY-30 over Spruce Pine Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.