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KY-3304 over Rock Lick Creek

GoodPosted for load

Fleming County, Kentucky · .35 MI SW of JCT Ky 158 · Structure no. 035B00084N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3304 over Rock Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-3304 over Rock Lick Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3304
CrossesRock Lick Creek
Location.35 MI SW of JCT Ky 158
RouteState Highway 3304
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24472, -83.59611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2021)
Projected traffic165 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-3304 over Rock Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3304 over Rock Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3304 over Rock Lick Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3304 over Rock Lick Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3304 over Rock Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.