US Bridges

Ky 3056 over S Fk Lawrence Creek

Good

Mason County, Kentucky · 0.75 MI W of JCT Ky 576 · Structure no. 081B00075N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3056 over S Fk Lawrence Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 3056 over S Fk Lawrence Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 268 vehicles a day, projected to reach 268 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 3056
CrossesS Fk Lawrence Creek
Location0.75 MI W of JCT Ky 576
RouteState Highway 3056
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.66778, -83.83417
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2021)
Projected traffic268 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 3056 over S Fk Lawrence Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3056 over S Fk Lawrence 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 3056 over S Fk Lawrence Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 3056 over S Fk Lawrence Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 3056 over S Fk Lawrence Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.