US Bridges

KY-3 over Ellington Branch

Fair

Boyd County, Kentucky · .05 MI W of JCT Ky 1937 · Structure no. 010B00008N

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,479
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3 over Ellington Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-3 over Ellington Branch in Boyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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.

It carries about 1,479 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,479 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3
CrossesEllington Branch
Location.05 MI W of JCT Ky 1937
RouteState Highway 3
CountyBoyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.34444, -82.70056
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,479 (2023)
Projected traffic1,479 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-3 over Ellington Branch built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3 over Ellington Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3 over Ellington Branch carry?

About 1,479 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-3 over Ellington Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3 over Ellington Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.