KY-3179 over Peter Creek
PoorPosted for loadBarren County, Kentucky · 2.3 Mi. North -Jct. Ky 87 · Structure no. 005B00090N
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-3179 over Peter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-3179 over Peter Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 4 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 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-3179 over Peter Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-3179 over Peter 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does KY-3179 over Peter Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is KY-3179 over Peter Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns KY-3179 over Peter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.