US Bridges

Ky 3005 over Valley Creek

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI South of Ky 1904 · Structure no. 047B00170N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,872
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3005 over Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 3005 over Valley Creek 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 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 6,872 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,872 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 3005
CrossesValley Creek
Location0.9 MI South of Ky 1904
RouteState Highway 3005
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65833, -85.89389
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,872 (2020)
Projected traffic6,872 by 2040
Trucks18%
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 Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 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 6,872 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ky 3005 over Valley Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m).

Who owns Ky 3005 over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.