US Bridges

KY-3005 over Shaw Creek

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Hardin County, Kentucky · .4 MI W. JCT US 31W · Structure no. 047B00162N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,531
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3005 over Shaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-3005 over Shaw Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 18,531 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,531 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3005
CrossesShaw Creek
Location.4 MI W. JCT US 31W
RouteState Highway 3005
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72583, -85.89083
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,531 (2023)
Projected traffic18,531 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Shaw Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3005 over Shaw 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 2024.

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

About 18,531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is KY-3005 over Shaw Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns KY-3005 over Shaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.