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KY-3 over Rockcastle Creek

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Lawrence County, Kentucky · At Clifford · Structure no. 064B00066N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
508
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3 over Rockcastle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3 over Rockcastle Creek in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 508 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2040. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3
CrossesRockcastle Creek
LocationAt Clifford
RouteState Highway 3
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.00194, -82.52
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic508 (2020)
Projected traffic508 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 over Rockcastle Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3 over Rockcastle 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3 over Rockcastle Creek carry?

About 508 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-3 over Rockcastle Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3 over Rockcastle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.