US Bridges

KY-3085 over Greasy Creek

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · .10 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 92 · Structure no. 007B00001N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
276 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3085 over Greasy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-3085 over Greasy Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 131 by 2042. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3085
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location.10 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 92
RouteState Highway 3085
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78972, -83.75861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2022)
Projected traffic131 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3085 over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3085 over Greasy Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3085 over Greasy Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3085 over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3085 over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.