US Bridges

KY-3234 over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Metcalfe County, Kentucky · 0.79 MI W of Jct. W/Us 68 · Structure no. 085B00052N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
478
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3234 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-3234 over Dry Fork Creek in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 478 vehicles a day, projected to reach 478 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3234
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location0.79 MI W of Jct. W/Us 68
RouteState Highway 3234
CountyMetcalfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99056, -85.66861
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2023)
Projected traffic478 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3234 over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3234 over Dry Fork Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3234 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-3234 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns KY-3234 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.