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KY-3491 over Russell Creek

Good

Adair County, Kentucky · 750 S JCT Ky 206 · Structure no. 001B00077N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
375 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,405
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3491 over Russell Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3491 over Russell Creek in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,405 by 2041. The structure is 375 ft (114.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3491
CrossesRussell Creek
Location750 S JCT Ky 206
RouteState Highway 3491
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.1025, -85.28861
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length375 ft (114.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,405 (2021)
Projected traffic2,405 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-3491 over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3491 over Russell 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does KY-3491 over Russell Creek carry?

About 2,405 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3491 over Russell Creek?

The structure is 375 ft (114.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3491 over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.