US Bridges

KY-733 over Snake Run

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · 1.0 M SE of Bg Pw OP-B79 · Structure no. 090B00082N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-733 over Snake Run is a concrete culvert carrying KY-733 over Snake Run in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 243 vehicles a day, projected to reach 243 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKY-733
CrossesSnake Run
Location1.0 M SE of Bg Pw OP-B79
RouteState Highway 733
Coordinates37.75861, -85.60083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2021)
Projected traffic243 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 Snake Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-733 over Snake Run 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-733 over Snake Run carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-733 over Snake Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-733 over Snake Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.