US Bridges

KY-130 over Lost Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Kentucky · .5 MI S of JCT Ky 141 · Structure no. 113B00002N

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,583
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-130 over Lost Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-130 over Lost Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 1,583 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,583 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-130
CrossesLost Creek
Location.5 MI S of JCT Ky 141
RouteState Highway 130
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74306, -87.92278
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
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-130 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-130 over Lost 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-130 over Lost Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-130 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-130 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.