US Bridges

KY-130 over Wathen Ditch-Br Lost Crk

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · Between JCT.KY948 & KY666 · Structure no. 113B00001N

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,583
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-130 over Wathen Ditch-Br Lost Crk is a concrete slab carrying KY-130 over Wathen Ditch-Br Lost Crk in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 1,583 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,583 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-130
CrossesWathen Ditch-Br Lost Crk
LocationBetween JCT.KY948 & KY666
RouteState Highway 130
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72944, -87.92139
Functional classRural Major 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,583 (2023)
Projected traffic1,583 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-130 over Wathen Ditch-Br Lost Crk built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-130 over Wathen Ditch-Br Lost Crk 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-130 over Wathen Ditch-Br Lost Crk carry?

About 1,583 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-130 over Wathen Ditch-Br Lost Crk?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-130 over Wathen Ditch-Br Lost Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.