US Bridges

Master Street over Lynn Camp Creek

Good

Whitley County, Kentucky · @ Whitley-Knox CO Line · Structure no. 118B00115N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,208
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Master Street over Lynn Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Master Street over Lynn Camp Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.

It carries about 10,208 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,208 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaster Street
CrossesLynn Camp Creek
Location@ Whitley-Knox CO Line
RouteState Highway 312
Coordinates36.95139, -84.09361
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,208 (2022)
Projected traffic10,208 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Master Street over Lynn Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Master Street over Lynn Camp Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Master Street over Lynn Camp Creek carry?

About 10,208 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Master Street over Lynn Camp Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Master Street over Lynn Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.