US Bridges

KY-323 over KY-210

Fair

Taylor County, Kentucky · .8 MI E of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 109B00044N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,242
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-323 over KY-210 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-323 over KY-210 in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4,242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,242 by 2037. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-323
CrossesKY-210
Location.8 MI E of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 323
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33611, -85.36
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,242 (2017)
Projected traffic4,242 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-323 over KY-210 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-323 over KY-210 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-323 over KY-210 carry?

About 4,242 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is KY-323 over KY-210?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-323 over KY-210?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.