KY-3484 over Laurel Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadBell County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI S+e of JCT Ky 190 · Structure no. 007B00118N
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 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 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-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 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 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns KY-3484 over Laurel Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.