US Bridges

KY-3630 over Moores Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Kentucky · .05 MI East of JCT Ky 577 · Structure no. 055B00012N

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
611
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3630 over Moores Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-3630 over Moores Creek in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 611 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 611 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-3630
CrossesMoores Creek
Location.05 MI East of JCT Ky 577
RouteState Highway 3630
CountyJackson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26831, -84.04451
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic611 (2022)
Projected traffic611 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-3630 over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3630 over Moores Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3630 over Moores Creek carry?

About 611 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-3630 over Moores Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3630 over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.