US Bridges

KY-28 over Right Fork of Cow Creek

Fair

Owsley County, Kentucky · 1.75 MI W of Breathitt Cl · Structure no. 095B00015N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-28 over Right Fork of Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-28 over Right Fork of Cow Creek in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 619 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 619 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKY-28
CrossesRight Fork of Cow Creek
Location1.75 MI W of Breathitt Cl
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates37.41111, -83.56472
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2021)
Projected traffic619 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-28 over Right Fork of Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-28 over Right Fork of Cow 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-28 over Right Fork of Cow Creek carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is KY-28 over Right Fork of Cow Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns KY-28 over Right Fork of Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.