US Bridges

KY-3184 over Middle Fk-Grassy Creek

Fair

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 1.6 Mi.N.W of Ky 467 · Structure no. 096B00037N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
279
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3184 over Middle Fk-Grassy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-3184 over Middle Fk-Grassy Creek in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 279 vehicles a day, projected to reach 279 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3184
CrossesMiddle Fk-Grassy Creek
Location1.6 Mi.N.W of Ky 467
RouteState Highway 3184
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.74722, -84.47056
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2023)
Projected traffic279 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-3184 over Middle Fk-Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3184 over Middle Fk-Grassy 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-3184 over Middle Fk-Grassy Creek carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-3184 over Middle Fk-Grassy Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3184 over Middle Fk-Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.