US Bridges

KY-3484 over Laurel Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI S+e of JCT Ky 190 · Structure no. 007B00117N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3484 over Laurel Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-3484 over Laurel Fork Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3484
CrossesLaurel Fork Creek
Location1.1 MI S+e of JCT Ky 190
RouteState Highway 3484
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.63778, -83.90667
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2021)
Projected traffic99 by 2041
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3484 over Laurel Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3484 over Laurel Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3484 over Laurel Fork Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3484 over Laurel Fork Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3484 over Laurel Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.