US Bridges

KY-3473 over Island Creek

Fair

Clay County, Kentucky · Mi. JCT Ky · Structure no. 026B00110N

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
491
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3473 over Island Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-3473 over Island Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 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 491 vehicles a day, projected to reach 491 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3473
CrossesIsland Creek
LocationMi. JCT Ky
RouteState Highway 3473
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.18694, -83.77861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2022)
Projected traffic491 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-3473 over Island Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is KY-3473 over Island Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3473 over Island Creek carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3473 over Island Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3473 over Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.