US Bridges

KY-3454 over Clover Fork

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Harlan County, Kentucky · .01 Mi. E. JCT Ky 38 · Structure no. 048B00159N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3454 over Clover Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-3454 over Clover Fork in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 336 vehicles a day, projected to reach 336 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3454
CrossesClover Fork
Location.01 Mi. E. JCT Ky 38
RouteState Highway 3454
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.85306, -83.30222
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2021)
Projected traffic336 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-3454 over Clover Fork built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3454 over Clover Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3454 over Clover Fork carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3454 over Clover Fork?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3454 over Clover Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.