US Bridges

KY-3113 over Lee Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Mason County, Kentucky · .10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 8 · Structure no. 081B00048N

Built
1835
190 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3113 over Lee Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying KY-3113 over Lee Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1835 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 190 years old, older 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2036. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesKY-3113
CrossesLee Creek
Location.10 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 8
RouteState Highway 3113
Coordinates38.75028, -83.87889
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0.2 US tons
Inventory rating0.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2016)
Projected traffic9 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3113 over Lee Creek built?

It was built in 1835, making it 190 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is KY-3113 over Lee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3113 over Lee Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is KY-3113 over Lee Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3113 over Lee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.