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KY-3291 over Marsh Run

FairPosted for load

Boyd County, Kentucky · .1 MI N of JCT CR 5001 · Structure no. 010B00059N

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,339
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3291 over Marsh Run is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-3291 over Marsh Run 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,339 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,339 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3291
CrossesMarsh Run
Location.1 MI N of JCT CR 5001
RouteState Highway 3291
CountyBoyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.38917, -82.70306
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,339 (2022)
Projected traffic1,339 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3291 over Marsh Run built?

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

What condition is KY-3291 over Marsh Run 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-3291 over Marsh Run carry?

About 1,339 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3291 over Marsh Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3291 over Marsh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.