US Bridges

KY-28 over Left Fork of Cow Creek

Good

Owsley County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI E of JCT Ky 2024 · Structure no. 095B00016N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-28 over Left Fork of Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-28 over Left Fork of Cow Creek in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 619 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 619 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesKY-28
CrossesLeft Fork of Cow Creek
Location2.1 MI E of JCT Ky 2024
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates37.43861, -83.61056
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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 Left Fork of Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.