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KY-2283 over Williams Creek

Fair

Russell County, Kentucky · .1 MI E of JCT Ky 1729 · Structure no. 104B00018N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2283 over Williams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-2283 over Williams Creek in Russell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 410 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2283
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location.1 MI E of JCT Ky 1729
RouteState Highway 2283
CountyRussell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.09028, -85.10361
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating69.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2021)
Projected traffic410 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-2283 over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2283 over Williams 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does KY-2283 over Williams Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2283 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2283 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.