US Bridges

KY-3414 over Pettys Fork

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI S of JCT Ky 1469 · Structure no. 098B00189N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
326
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3414 over Pettys Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-3414 over Pettys Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 326 vehicles a day, projected to reach 326 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3414
CrossesPettys Fork
Location1.7 MI S of JCT Ky 1469
RouteState Highway 3414
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.26583, -82.65472
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2021)
Projected traffic326 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 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-3414 over Pettys Fork built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3414 over Pettys Fork 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3414 over Pettys Fork carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3414 over Pettys Fork?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3414 over Pettys Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.