KY-3042 over Dix Rvr-Herrington Lake
PoorClosed to trafficBoyle County, Kentucky · .05 MI East of KY34 · Structure no. 011B00005N
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 547 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 630
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-3042 over Dix Rvr-Herrington Lake is a steel truss - thru carrying KY-3042 over Dix Rvr-Herrington Lake in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 101 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 630 by 2035. The structure is 547 ft (166.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-3042 over Dix Rvr-Herrington Lake built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is KY-3042 over Dix Rvr-Herrington Lake 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does KY-3042 over Dix Rvr-Herrington Lake carry?
About 630 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is KY-3042 over Dix Rvr-Herrington Lake?
The structure is 547 ft (166.7 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns KY-3042 over Dix Rvr-Herrington Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.