US Bridges

KY-3|KY-3S over Levisa|tug Fork

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI NE of Ky 2566 · Structure no. 064B00060N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,231 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,226
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3|KY-3S over Levisa|tug Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3|KY-3S over Levisa|tug Fork in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 8,226 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,226 by 2043. The structure is 1,231 ft (375.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3|KY-3S
CrossesLevisa|tug Fork
Location0.1 MI NE of Ky 2566
RouteState Highway 3
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11639, -82.6
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,231 ft (375.3 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,226 (2023)
Projected traffic8,226 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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-3|KY-3S over Levisa|tug Fork built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3|KY-3S over Levisa|tug Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3|KY-3S over Levisa|tug Fork carry?

About 8,226 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-3|KY-3S over Levisa|tug Fork?

The structure is 1,231 ft (375.3 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3|KY-3S over Levisa|tug Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.