US Bridges

KY-3267 over Bee Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 0.45 MI NW of Ky 70 · Structure no. 100B00095N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3267 over Bee Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-3267 over Bee Lick Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3267
CrossesBee Lick Creek
Location0.45 MI NW of Ky 70
RouteState Highway 3267
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.30167, -84.48917
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2021)
Projected traffic69 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3267 over Bee Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3267 over Bee Lick 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3267 over Bee Lick Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3267 over Bee Lick Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3267 over Bee Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.