US Bridges

KY-3407 over Wolf Creek

PoorPosted for load

Martin County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ky 1714 · Structure no. 080B00028N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3407 over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3407 over Wolf Creek in Martin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 362 vehicles a day, projected to reach 362 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3407
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Ky 1714
RouteState Highway 3407
CountyMartin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.7975, -82.41972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2023)
Projected traffic362 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$315,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3407 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3407 over Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3407 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-3407 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3407 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.