US Bridges

KY-3215 over Big Twin Creek

FairPosted for load

Owen County, Kentucky · 200 Ft SW of JCT Ky 1761 · Structure no. 094B00037N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3215 over Big Twin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-3215 over Big Twin Creek in Owen 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3215
CrossesBig Twin Creek
Location200 Ft SW of JCT Ky 1761
RouteState Highway 3215
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.57167, -84.90861
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-3215 over Big Twin Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-3215 over Big Twin 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-3215 over Big Twin Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3215 over Big Twin Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3215 over Big Twin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.