US Bridges

KY-330 over Clays Branch

Fair

Pendleton County, Kentucky · .50 MI West of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 096B00009N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,446
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-330 over Clays Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-330 over Clays Branch in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,446 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,446 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-330
CrossesClays Branch
Location.50 MI West of JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 330
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.67722, -84.355
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,446 (2023)
Projected traffic1,446 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-330 over Clays Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-330 over Clays Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-330 over Clays Branch carry?

About 1,446 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-330 over Clays Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-330 over Clays Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.