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KY-3019 over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Edmonson County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI N of JCT Ky 101 · Structure no. 031B00007N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
334
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3019 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-3019 over Beaver Dam Creek in Edmonson 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 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 334 vehicles a day, projected to reach 334 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-3019
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location1.1 MI N of JCT Ky 101
RouteState Highway 3019
CountyEdmonson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.15528, -86.22667
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2021)
Projected traffic334 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-3019 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-3019 over Beaver Dam 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3019 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3019 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3019 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.