US Bridges

Ky 340 over E Prong Indian Cmp Crk

Good

Butler County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI N of JCT Ky 79 · Structure no. 016B00088N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
361
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 340 over E Prong Indian Cmp Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 340 over E Prong Indian Cmp Crk in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 361 vehicles a day, projected to reach 361 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 340
CrossesE Prong Indian Cmp Crk
Location1.0 MI N of JCT Ky 79
RouteState Highway 340
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33278, -86.60861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 340 over E Prong Indian Cmp Crk built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 340 over E Prong Indian Cmp Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 340 over E Prong Indian Cmp Crk carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 340 over E Prong Indian Cmp Crk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 340 over E Prong Indian Cmp Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.