US Bridges

Ky 3005 over Gaither Station/Csx RR

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI South of Ky 1904 · Structure no. 047B00169L

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,436
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3005 over Gaither Station/Csx RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 3005 over Gaither Station/Csx RR in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,436 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,436 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 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
CrossesGaither Station/Csx RR
Location0.5 MI South of Ky 1904
RouteState Highway 3005
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.6625, -85.89667
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,436 (2020)
Projected traffic3,436 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 3005 over Gaither Station/Csx RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3005 over Gaither Station/Csx RR 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 Gaither Station/Csx RR carry?

About 3,436 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ky 3005 over Gaither Station/Csx RR?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 3005 over Gaither Station/Csx RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.