US Bridges

KY-3427 over Cutshin Creek

FairPosted for load

Leslie County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 699 · Structure no. 066B00062N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3427 over Cutshin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-3427 over Cutshin Creek in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 172 vehicles a day, projected to reach 172 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3427
CrossesCutshin Creek
Location.1 MI W of JCT Ky 699
RouteState Highway 3427
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05333, -83.21361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2021)
Projected traffic172 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3427 over Cutshin Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3427 over Cutshin 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3427 over Cutshin Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3427 over Cutshin Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3427 over Cutshin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.