US Bridges

KY-3140 over Big Renox Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of JCT KY-61 · Structure no. 029B00004N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3140 over Big Renox Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-3140 over Big Renox Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3140
CrossesBig Renox Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT KY-61
RouteState Highway 3140
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82972, -85.36972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2023)
Projected traffic158 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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-3140 over Big Renox Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3140 over Big Renox 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3140 over Big Renox Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-3140 over Big Renox Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3140 over Big Renox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.