US Bridges

Ky 0030 over Little Sturgeon Creek

Good

Owsley County, Kentucky · 110FT FM JCT 846 · Structure no. 095B00043N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,017
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 0030 over Little Sturgeon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 0030 over Little Sturgeon Creek in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,017 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,017 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 0030
CrossesLittle Sturgeon Creek
Location110FT FM JCT 846
RouteState Highway 3630
CountyOwsley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.42667, -83.78806
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,017 (2020)
Projected traffic1,017 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 0030 over Little Sturgeon Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 0030 over Little Sturgeon 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 0030 over Little Sturgeon Creek carry?

About 1,017 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ky 0030 over Little Sturgeon Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 0030 over Little Sturgeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.