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KY-3629 over Pond Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kentucky · At Old 30 Junction · Structure no. 055B00046N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
873
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3629 over Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-3629 over Pond Creek in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 873 vehicles a day, projected to reach 873 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3629
CrossesPond Creek
LocationAt Old 30 Junction
RouteState Highway 3629
CountyJackson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.32472, -83.94889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic873 (2022)
Projected traffic873 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-3629 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3629 over Pond Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-3629 over Pond Creek carry?

About 873 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3629 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3629 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.