US Bridges

KY-3063 over Tearcoat Creek

FairPosted for load

Clinton County, Kentucky · 1.8 Mi. NW -Jct. US 127 · Structure no. 027B00032N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3063 over Tearcoat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-3063 over Tearcoat Creek in Clinton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3063
CrossesTearcoat Creek
Location1.8 Mi. NW -Jct. US 127
RouteState Highway 3063
CountyClinton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.85583, -85.20861
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-3063 over Tearcoat Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3063 over Tearcoat 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3063 over Tearcoat Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3063 over Tearcoat Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3063 over Tearcoat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.