US Bridges

Ky 3281 over Mt. Vernon Creek

Good

Russell County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI SE of JCT Ky 619 · Structure no. 104B00038N

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3281 over Mt. Vernon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 3281 over Mt. Vernon Creek in Russell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 3281
CrossesMt. Vernon Creek
Location2.0 MI SE of JCT Ky 619
RouteState Highway 3281
CountyRussell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.95944, -85.10611
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2021)
Projected traffic89 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 3281 over Mt. Vernon Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3281 over Mt. Vernon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 3281 over Mt. Vernon Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 3281 over Mt. Vernon Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 3281 over Mt. Vernon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.