US Bridges

Ky 3192 over Plum Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI S of Ky 155 · Structure no. 108B00048N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,404
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3192 over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 3192 over Plum Creek in Spencer County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,404 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,404 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 3192
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.15 MI S of Ky 155
RouteState Highway 3192
CountySpencer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.12639, -85.40667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,404 (2021)
Projected traffic1,404 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 3192 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3192 over Plum 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 3192 over Plum Creek carry?

About 1,404 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 3192 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 3192 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.