US Bridges

KY-3398 over Blaine Creek

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI E KY-3 @fallsburg · Structure no. 064B00073N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,356
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3398 over Blaine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-3398 over Blaine Creek in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,356 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,356 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3398
CrossesBlaine Creek
Location0.1 MI E KY-3 @fallsburg
RouteState Highway 3398
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17639, -82.6725
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,356 (2023)
Projected traffic1,356 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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-3398 over Blaine Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3398 over Blaine 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3398 over Blaine Creek carry?

About 1,356 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-3398 over Blaine Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3398 over Blaine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.