US Bridges

KY-3499 over Cushenberry Branch

Fair

Allen County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N of JCT Ky 89 · Structure no. 002B00039N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3499 over Cushenberry Branch is a steel culvert carrying KY-3499 over Cushenberry Branch in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,404 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,404 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3499
CrossesCushenberry Branch
Location1.5 MI N of JCT Ky 89
RouteState Highway 3499
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77278, -86.16583
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,404 (2022)
Projected traffic1,404 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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-3499 over Cushenberry Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3499 over Cushenberry Branch 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does KY-3499 over Cushenberry Branch carry?

About 1,404 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3499 over Cushenberry Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns KY-3499 over Cushenberry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.