US Bridges

KY-3523 over Cedar Creek in Monterey

Fair

Owen County, Kentucky · .3 MI N of JCT US 127 · Structure no. 094B00005N

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
265 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
297
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3523 over Cedar Creek in Monterey is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-3523 over Cedar Creek in Monterey in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 297 vehicles a day, projected to reach 297 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3523
CrossesCedar Creek in Monterey
Location.3 MI N of JCT US 127
RouteState Highway 3523
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.42139, -84.87056
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2023)
Projected traffic297 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-3523 over Cedar Creek in Monterey built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3523 over Cedar Creek in Monterey 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3523 over Cedar Creek in Monterey carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-3523 over Cedar Creek in Monterey?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3523 over Cedar Creek in Monterey?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.