US Bridges

Ky 30 over Little Sturgeon Creek

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Owsley County, Kentucky · .1 MI SW of W-Jct Ky 847 · Structure no. 095B00044N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
911
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 30 over Little Sturgeon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 30 over Little Sturgeon Creek in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 911 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 911 by 2036. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 30
CrossesLittle Sturgeon Creek
Location.1 MI SW of W-Jct Ky 847
RouteState Highway 30
CountyOwsley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.44917, -83.78889
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic911 (2016)
Projected traffic911 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Little Sturgeon Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 30 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 30 over Little Sturgeon Creek carry?

About 911 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 30 over Little Sturgeon Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 30 over Little Sturgeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.