US Bridges

KY-3 over Coldwater Fork

FairPosted for load

Martin County, Kentucky · .09 MI S of JCT Ky 40 · Structure no. 080B00018N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,264
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3 over Coldwater Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-3 over Coldwater Fork in Martin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,264 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,264 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3
CrossesColdwater Fork
Location.09 MI S of JCT Ky 40
RouteState Highway 3
CountyMartin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86556, -82.54
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,264 (2021)
Projected traffic1,264 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 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-3 over Coldwater Fork built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3 over Coldwater Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3 over Coldwater Fork carry?

About 1,264 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-3 over Coldwater Fork?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3 over Coldwater Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.