KY-283 over Knoblick Creek
PoorPosted for loadWebster County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 56 · Structure no. 117B00007N
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-283 over Knoblick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-283 over Knoblick Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 141 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-283 over Knoblick Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-283 over Knoblick 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does KY-283 over Knoblick Creek carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is KY-283 over Knoblick Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-283 over Knoblick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.