US Bridges

Ky 3455 over Clover Fork

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · 500 Ft S of KY38 at Ages · Structure no. 048B00196N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3455 over Clover Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 3455 over Clover Fork in Harlan 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 248 vehicles a day, projected to reach 248 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 3455
CrossesClover Fork
Location500 Ft S of KY38 at Ages
RouteState Highway 3455
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.85694, -83.24833
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2021)
Projected traffic248 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 3455 over Clover Fork built?

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

What condition is Ky 3455 over Clover Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 3455 over Clover Fork carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 3455 over Clover Fork?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 3455 over Clover Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.