US Bridges

KY-3419 over Smith Fork

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · .25 MI SE JCT Ky 632 · Structure no. 098B00248N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
895
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3419 over Smith Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-3419 over Smith Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 895 vehicles a day, projected to reach 895 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesKY-3419
CrossesSmith Fork
Location.25 MI SE JCT Ky 632
RouteState Highway 3419
Coordinates37.48528, -82.18417
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.9 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic895 (2021)
Projected traffic895 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Smith Fork built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3419 over Smith 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3419 over Smith Fork carry?

About 895 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3419 over Smith Fork?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3419 over Smith Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.