US Bridges

KY-733 over Wilson Creek

PoorPosted for load

Nelson County, Kentucky · On Bullitt - Nelson Cl · Structure no. 090B00078N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-733 over Wilson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-733 over Wilson Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 619 vehicles a day, projected to reach 619 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 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-733
CrossesWilson Creek
LocationOn Bullitt - Nelson Cl
RouteState Highway 733
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.82556, -85.66056
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2021)
Projected traffic619 by 2041
Trucks0%
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-733 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-733 over Wilson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-733 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-733 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-733 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.