US Bridges

KY-328 over Br of Bee Lick Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .75 MI West of JCT Ky 39 · Structure no. 100B00046N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-328 over Br of Bee Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-328 over Br of Bee Lick Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 208 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-328
CrossesBr of Bee Lick Creek
Location.75 MI West of JCT Ky 39
RouteState Highway 328
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.32528, -84.51167
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2021)
Projected traffic208 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-328 over Br of Bee Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-328 over Br of Bee Lick Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-328 over Br of Bee Lick Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-328 over Br of Bee Lick Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-328 over Br of Bee Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.