US Bridges

KY-30 over South Fork Ky. River

Good

Owsley County, Kentucky · 0.24 Mi. E. Ky 28 Jct. · Structure no. 095B00041N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,306
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-30 over South Fork Ky. River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-30 over South Fork Ky. River in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 2,306 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,306 by 2042. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-30
CrossesSouth Fork Ky. River
Location0.24 Mi. E. Ky 28 Jct.
RouteState Highway 30
CountyOwsley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.47972, -83.67389
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,306 (2022)
Projected traffic2,306 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-30 over South Fork Ky. River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-30 over South Fork Ky. River 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-30 over South Fork Ky. River carry?

About 2,306 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is KY-30 over South Fork Ky. River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-30 over South Fork Ky. River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.