US Bridges

Ky 3499 over Bays Fork

Fair

Allen County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 98 · Structure no. 002B00058N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3499 over Bays Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 3499 over Bays Fork in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 3499
CrossesBays Fork
Location1.3 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 98
RouteState Highway 3499
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77139, -86.16833
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bays Fork built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3499 over Bays Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 3499 over Bays Fork carry?

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

How long is Ky 3499 over Bays Fork?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 3499 over Bays Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.