US Bridges

KY-3410 over Bottom Fork

Fair

Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI SE of JCT Ky 1862 · Structure no. 067B00131N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
213
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3410 over Bottom Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3410 over Bottom Fork in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 213 vehicles a day, projected to reach 213 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3410
CrossesBottom Fork
Location0.3 MI SE of JCT Ky 1862
RouteState Highway 3410
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13417, -82.76389
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2022)
Projected traffic213 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-3410 over Bottom Fork built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3410 over Bottom 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3410 over Bottom Fork carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3410 over Bottom Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3410 over Bottom Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.