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KY-3253 over US 27

Fair

McCreary County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI E. of JCT Ky 1651 · Structure no. 074B00033N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
318
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3253 over US 27 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3253 over US 27 in McCreary 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 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 318 vehicles a day, projected to reach 318 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3253
CrossesUS 27
Location0.1 MI E. of JCT Ky 1651
RouteState Highway 3253
CountyMcCreary County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.72694, -84.46833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2022)
Projected traffic318 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3253 over US 27 built?

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

What condition is KY-3253 over US 27 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-3253 over US 27 carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3253 over US 27?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3253 over US 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.