Route 3 over Tributary to Muddy Creek
FairMadison County, Kentucky · South of Bld 560 · Structure no. VB-001
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Route 3 over Tributary to Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 3 over Tributary to Muddy Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 48 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 3 over Tributary to Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Route 3 over Tributary to Muddy Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 3 over Tributary to Muddy Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Route 3 over Tributary to Muddy Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Route 3 over Tributary to Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the Army.