US Bridges

KY-3302 over Sugar Tree Branch

Fair

Fleming County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI E.Of JCT Ky 1013 · Structure no. 035B00100N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3302 over Sugar Tree Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3302 over Sugar Tree Branch in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 173 vehicles a day, projected to reach 173 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3302
CrossesSugar Tree Branch
Location1.7 MI E.Of JCT Ky 1013
RouteState Highway 3302
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.36472, -83.50306
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2021)
Projected traffic173 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3302 over Sugar Tree Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3302 over Sugar Tree Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3302 over Sugar Tree Branch carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3302 over Sugar Tree Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3302 over Sugar Tree Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.