US Bridges

Ky 1838 over Corn Creek

Poor

Trimble County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI S of Ky 625 · Structure no. 112B00017N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1838 over Corn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 1838 over Corn Creek in Trimble County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 256 vehicles a day, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1838
CrossesCorn Creek
Location2.5 MI S of Ky 625
RouteState Highway 1838
CountyTrimble County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.60833, -85.42306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108.4 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2023)
Projected traffic256 by 2043
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 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 1838 over Corn Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1838 over Corn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1838 over Corn Creek carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 1838 over Corn Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1838 over Corn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.