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KY-3444 over Pond Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Kentucky · .15 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 30 · Structure no. 055B00019N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3444 over Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-3444 over Pond Creek in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 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 388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 388 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3444
CrossesPond Creek
Location.15 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 30
RouteState Highway 3444
CountyJackson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.31778, -83.95806
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2022)
Projected traffic388 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-3444 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3444 over Pond 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-3444 over Pond Creek carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3444 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-3444 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.