US Bridges

Ky 3322 over Fivemile Creek

Poor

Henry County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI S of Ky 1360 · Structure no. 052B00073N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
432
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3322 over Fivemile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 3322 over Fivemile Creek in Henry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 432 vehicles a day, projected to reach 432 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 3322
CrossesFivemile Creek
Location1.6 MI S of Ky 1360
RouteState Highway 3322
CountyHenry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.44278, -85.08167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2021)
Projected traffic432 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 3322 over Fivemile Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3322 over Fivemile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 3322 over Fivemile Creek carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 3322 over Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 3322 over Fivemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.