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KY-330 over Short Creek

Good

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI E Ofjct Ky 1054 · Structure no. 096B00044N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,087
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-330 over Short Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-330 over Short Creek in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,087 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,087 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-330
CrossesShort Creek
Location1.5 MI E Ofjct Ky 1054
RouteState Highway 330
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.63163, -84.39089
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,087 (2021)
Projected traffic1,087 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-330 over Short Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-330 over Short 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-330 over Short Creek carry?

About 1,087 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-330 over Short Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-330 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.