US Bridges

KY-3419 over Left Frk Blackberry Crk

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI S of JCT KY1056 · Structure no. 098B00178N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
444
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3419 over Left Frk Blackberry Crk is a concrete culvert carrying KY-3419 over Left Frk Blackberry Crk in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 444 vehicles a day, projected to reach 444 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3419
CrossesLeft Frk Blackberry Crk
Location2.4 MI S of JCT KY1056
RouteState Highway 3419
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.52528, -82.20722
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2023)
Projected traffic444 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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-3419 over Left Frk Blackberry Crk built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3419 over Left Frk Blackberry Crk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3419 over Left Frk Blackberry Crk carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-3419 over Left Frk Blackberry Crk?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3419 over Left Frk Blackberry Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.