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KY-3195 over Leatherwood Creek

GoodPosted for load

Perry County, Kentucky · W @jct Ky 699 · Structure no. 097B00046N

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3195 over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-3195 over Leatherwood Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3195
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
LocationW @jct Ky 699
RouteState Highway 3195
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07972, -83.11278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2023)
Projected traffic520 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$172,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3195 over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3195 over Leatherwood Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3195 over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-3195 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3195 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.