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KY-3021 over Br of Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Edmonson County, Kentucky · .2 MI N of JCT Ky 259 · Structure no. 031B00005N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3021 over Br of Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-3021 over Br of Beaverdam Creek in Edmonson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 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 171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3021
CrossesBr of Beaverdam Creek
Location.2 MI N of JCT Ky 259
RouteState Highway 3021
CountyEdmonson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.17278, -86.23889
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2023)
Projected traffic171 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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-3021 over Br of Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3021 over Br of Beaverdam 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does KY-3021 over Br of Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-3021 over Br of Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns KY-3021 over Br of Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.