US Bridges

Ky 3002 over Trib-Big Sugar Creek

Fair

Gallatin County, Kentucky · 1 MI W of Ky 127 · Structure no. 039B00051N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3002 over Trib-Big Sugar Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Ky 3002 over Trib-Big Sugar Creek in Gallatin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 5 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 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 430 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesKy 3002
CrossesTrib-Big Sugar Creek
Location1 MI W of Ky 127
RouteState Highway 3002
CountyGallatin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.755, -84.81389
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2021)
Projected traffic430 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 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 3002 over Trib-Big Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3002 over Trib-Big Sugar 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 3002 over Trib-Big Sugar Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 3002 over Trib-Big Sugar Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Ky 3002 over Trib-Big Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.