US Bridges

KY-438 over Lincoln Run

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Kentucky · .1 Mi. SW JCT Ky 528 · Structure no. 115B00055N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
318
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-438 over Lincoln Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-438 over Lincoln Run in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 318 vehicles a day, projected to reach 318 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-438
CrossesLincoln Run
Location.1 Mi. SW JCT Ky 528
RouteState Highway 438
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76, -85.21611
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2022)
Projected traffic318 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-438 over Lincoln Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-438 over Lincoln Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-438 over Lincoln Run carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-438 over Lincoln Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-438 over Lincoln Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.