US Bridges

KY-3101 over Trib. to Lead Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Kentucky · .075 Mi.Ea. Jct. US 60 · Structure no. 046B00037N

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,281
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3101 over Trib. to Lead Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-3101 over Trib. to Lead Creek in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older 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 2,281 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,281 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-3101
CrossesTrib. to Lead Creek
Location.075 Mi.Ea. Jct. US 60
RouteState Highway 3101
CountyHancock County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.905, -86.76306
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,281 (2022)
Projected traffic2,281 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-3101 over Trib. to Lead Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3101 over Trib. to Lead 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3101 over Trib. to Lead Creek carry?

About 2,281 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3101 over Trib. to Lead Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3101 over Trib. to Lead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.