US Bridges

KY-3 over KY-302/JOHNS Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · Floyd/Johnson CO Line · Structure no. 036B00128N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
319 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,601
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3 over KY-302/JOHNS Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3 over KY-302/JOHNS Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,601 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,601 by 2042. The structure is 319 ft (97.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3
CrossesKY-302/JOHNS Creek
LocationFloyd/Johnson CO Line
RouteState Highway 3
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74806, -82.72278
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2021
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,601 (2022)
Projected traffic3,601 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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-3 over KY-302/JOHNS Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3 over KY-302/JOHNS 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does KY-3 over KY-302/JOHNS Creek carry?

About 3,601 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-3 over KY-302/JOHNS Creek?

The structure is 319 ft (97.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3 over KY-302/JOHNS Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.