US Bridges

Ky 3240 over E Fk Town Branch

Fair

Logan County, Kentucky · .15 MI W of JCT US68&K100 · Structure no. 071B00073N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,598
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3240 over E Fk Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 3240 over E Fk Town Branch in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 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 5,598 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,598 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 3240
CrossesE Fk Town Branch
Location.15 MI W of JCT US68&K100
RouteState Highway 3240
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.84306, -86.87472
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,598 (2023)
Projected traffic5,598 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 3240 over E Fk Town Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3240 over E Fk Town Branch 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 3240 over E Fk Town Branch carry?

About 5,598 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 3240 over E Fk Town Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ky 3240 over E Fk Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.