US Bridges

KY-2993 over Coldweather Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 0.5 Mi. N.-Jct CR 5650 · Structure no. 100B00106N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
424
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2993 over Coldweather Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2993 over Coldweather Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 424 vehicles a day, projected to reach 424 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2993
CrossesColdweather Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N.-Jct CR 5650
RouteState Highway 2993
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11167, -84.75111
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic424 (2023)
Projected traffic424 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-2993 over Coldweather Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2993 over Coldweather 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-2993 over Coldweather Creek carry?

About 424 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-2993 over Coldweather Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2993 over Coldweather Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.