US Bridges

KY-330 over Elk Creek

Fair

Owen County, Kentucky · .75 MI West of JCT Ky 845 · Structure no. 094B00002N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-330 over Elk Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-330 over Elk Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 227 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-330
CrossesElk Creek
Location.75 MI West of JCT Ky 845
RouteState Highway 330
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.52528, -84.7325
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2022)
Projected traffic227 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-330 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-330 over Elk 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-330 over Elk Creek carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-330 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-330 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.