US Bridges

KY-3350 over Trace Fork Creek

Good

Taylor County, Kentucky · 200 SW of Jct. Ky 527 · Structure no. 109B00059N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,146
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3350 over Trace Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3350 over Trace Fork Creek in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9,146 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,146 by 2043. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3350
CrossesTrace Fork Creek
Location200 SW of Jct. Ky 527
RouteState Highway 3350
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35639, -85.35389
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,146 (2023)
Projected traffic9,146 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-3350 over Trace Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3350 over Trace Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3350 over Trace Fork Creek carry?

About 9,146 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-3350 over Trace Fork Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3350 over Trace Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.