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KY-3005 over Billy Creek

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · .4 Mi. N JCT Ky 1357 · Structure no. 047B00161N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,781
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3005 over Billy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3005 over Billy Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,781 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,781 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3005
CrossesBilly Creek
Location.4 Mi. N JCT Ky 1357
RouteState Highway 3005
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.70111, -85.90806
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,781 (2021)
Projected traffic17,781 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-3005 over Billy Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3005 over Billy 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does KY-3005 over Billy Creek carry?

About 17,781 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-3005 over Billy Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3005 over Billy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.