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KY-3316 over Mcbrides Run

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Nicholas County, Kentucky · 1.94 MI S JCT Ky 32 · Structure no. 091B00063N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3316 over Mcbrides Run is a concrete culvert carrying KY-3316 over Mcbrides Run in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 174 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3316
CrossesMcbrides Run
Location1.94 MI S JCT Ky 32
RouteState Highway 3316
CountyNicholas County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.28667, -84.0325
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2021)
Projected traffic174 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-3316 over Mcbrides Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3316 over Mcbrides Run 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-3316 over Mcbrides Run carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3316 over Mcbrides Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3316 over Mcbrides Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.