US Bridges

Ky 313 over Otter Creek

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Meade County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI S of JCT Ky 1882 · Structure no. 082B00023N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
451 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,327
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 313 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 313 over Otter Creek in Meade County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,327 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,327 by 2042. The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 313
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Ky 1882
RouteState Highway 313
CountyMeade County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.825, -86.01139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length451 ft (137.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,327 (2022)
Projected traffic10,327 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 313 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 313 over Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 313 over Otter Creek carry?

About 10,327 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ky 313 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 313 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.