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KY-3333 over Pricy Creek

Fair

Magoffin County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI NW of JCT Ky 1081 · Structure no. 077B00072N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3333 over Pricy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-3333 over Pricy Creek in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3333
CrossesPricy Creek
Location2.3 MI NW of JCT Ky 1081
RouteState Highway 3333
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.84222, -83.14306
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2022)
Projected traffic108 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-3333 over Pricy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3333 over Pricy 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does KY-3333 over Pricy Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3333 over Pricy Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3333 over Pricy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.