US Bridges

KY-3 over Mudlick Branch

Fair

Martin County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of Davella RD · Structure no. 080B00038N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,742
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3 over Mudlick Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-3 over Mudlick Branch in Martin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2,742 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,742 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 307 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3
CrossesMudlick Branch
Location0.1 MI S of Davella RD
RouteState Highway 3
CountyMartin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.79389, -82.57389
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width307 ft (93.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,742 (2021)
Projected traffic2,742 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3 over Mudlick Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3 over Mudlick Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3 over Mudlick Branch carry?

About 2,742 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-3 over Mudlick Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 307 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3 over Mudlick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.