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KY-3408 over 0.7 MI N of KY-7 @elk CR

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Letcher County, Kentucky · Elk Creek · Structure no. 067B00132N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
326
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3408 over 0.7 MI N of KY-7 @elk CR is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying KY-3408 over 0.7 MI N of KY-7 @elk CR in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 326 vehicles a day, projected to reach 326 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3408
Crosses0.7 MI N of KY-7 @elk CR
LocationElk Creek
RouteState Highway 3408
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14806, -82.9875
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2023)
Projected traffic326 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-3408 over 0.7 MI N of KY-7 @elk CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3408 over 0.7 MI N of KY-7 @elk CR 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does KY-3408 over 0.7 MI N of KY-7 @elk CR carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-3408 over 0.7 MI N of KY-7 @elk CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns KY-3408 over 0.7 MI N of KY-7 @elk CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.