US Bridges

KY-3096 over Eagle Creek

Fair

Owen County, Kentucky · .9 MI SE of JCT Ky 22 · Structure no. 094B00033N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
290 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3096 over Eagle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-3096 over Eagle Creek in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3096
CrossesEagle Creek
Location.9 MI SE of JCT Ky 22
RouteState Highway 3096
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.56417, -84.72556
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2021)
Projected traffic140 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-3096 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3096 over Eagle 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3096 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3096 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3096 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.