US Bridges

Ky 3211 over Tributary of Trace Fork

Fair

Taylor County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI N of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 109B00063N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
369
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3211 over Tributary of Trace Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 3211 over Tributary of Trace Fork in Taylor County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 369 vehicles a day, projected to reach 369 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 3211
CrossesTributary of Trace Fork
Location1.0 MI N of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 3211
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38056, -85.31083
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2021)
Projected traffic369 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 3211 over Tributary of Trace Fork built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3211 over Tributary of Trace Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 3211 over Tributary of Trace Fork carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 3211 over Tributary of Trace Fork?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 3211 over Tributary of Trace Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.