US Bridges

Ky 3 Connector over Rockcastle Creek

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Martin County, Kentucky · Ky 3 & Ky 40 Connector · Structure no. 080C00056N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3 Connector over Rockcastle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 3 Connector over Rockcastle Creek in Martin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 3 Connector
CrossesRockcastle Creek
LocationKy 3 & Ky 40 Connector
RouteCounty Highway 1167
CountyMartin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.87056, -82.55056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2015)
Projected traffic250 by 2035
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Connector over Rockcastle Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3 Connector over Rockcastle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 3 Connector over Rockcastle Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Ky 3 Connector over Rockcastle Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 3 Connector over Rockcastle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.