Route 3 over Spillway Lake Vega
FairMadison County, Kentucky · Lake Vega Dam · Structure no. VB-002
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Route 3 over Spillway Lake Vega is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 3 over Spillway Lake Vega 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 30 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 3 over Spillway Lake Vega built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Route 3 over Spillway Lake Vega 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 Spillway Lake Vega carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Route 3 over Spillway Lake Vega?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Route 3 over Spillway Lake Vega?
It is owned by the Army.