KY-3 over CSX RR & Levisa Fork
PoorPosted for loadFloyd County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI SW of Ky 321 · Structure no. 036B00135N
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 615 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,634
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-3 over CSX RR & Levisa Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3 over CSX RR & Levisa Fork in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,634 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,634 by 2043. The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-3 over CSX RR & Levisa Fork built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-3 over CSX RR & Levisa Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does KY-3 over CSX RR & Levisa Fork carry?
About 5,634 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is KY-3 over CSX RR & Levisa Fork?
The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns KY-3 over CSX RR & Levisa Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.