US Bridges

Ky 3005 over Valley Creek

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI S of Ky 1904 · Structure no. 047B00166R

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
313 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,120
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3005 over Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 3005 over Valley Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5,120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,120 by 2043. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 3005
CrossesValley Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Ky 1904
RouteState Highway 3005
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66389, -85.89944
Functional classRural 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,120 (2023)
Projected traffic5,120 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3005 over Valley 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 Valley Creek carry?

About 5,120 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 3005 over Valley Creek?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 3005 over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.