US Bridges

KY-340 over E Prong Indian Camp Cree

PoorPosted for load

Butler County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 79 · Structure no. 016B00042N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
361
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-340 over E Prong Indian Camp Cree is a concrete channel beam carrying KY-340 over E Prong Indian Camp Cree in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 361 vehicles a day, projected to reach 361 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesKY-340
CrossesE Prong Indian Camp Cree
Location1.6 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 79
RouteState Highway 340
Coordinates37.34139, -86.60861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (2021)
Projected traffic361 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-340 over E Prong Indian Camp Cree built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-340 over E Prong Indian Camp Cree 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-340 over E Prong Indian Camp Cree carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-340 over E Prong Indian Camp Cree?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-340 over E Prong Indian Camp Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.