US Bridges

Ky 3240 over Town Branch

GoodPosted for load

Logan County, Kentucky · .1 MI S. JCT Ky 3233 · Structure no. 071B00098N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,254
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3240 over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 3240 over Town Branch in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,254 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,254 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 3240
CrossesTown Branch
Location.1 MI S. JCT Ky 3233
RouteState Highway 3240
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83028, -86.90667
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,254 (2021)
Projected traffic7,254 by 2041
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 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 3240 over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3240 over Town Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 3240 over Town Branch carry?

About 7,254 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 3240 over Town Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ky 3240 over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.