KY-3630 over Blackwater Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI NE of JCT Ky 1431 · Structure no. 055B00033N
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 188
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-3630 over Blackwater Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-3630 over Blackwater Creek in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 188 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-3630 over Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-3630 over Blackwater 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does KY-3630 over Blackwater Creek carry?
About 188 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is KY-3630 over Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns KY-3630 over Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.