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KY-3098 over Meadow Creek

Good

Green County, Kentucky · .1 MI N-Cr 5019 @conniff · Structure no. 044B00020N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3098 over Meadow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-3098 over Meadow Creek in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3098
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location.1 MI N-Cr 5019 @conniff
RouteState Highway 3098
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26361, -85.41833
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2021)
Projected traffic160 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 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-3098 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3098 over Meadow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3098 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3098 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3098 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.