US Bridges

Ky 316 over Carmon Creek

FairPosted for load

Trimble County, Kentucky · 1.55 MI E of US 42 · Structure no. 112B00009N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
218
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 316 over Carmon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 316 over Carmon Creek in Trimble County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 218 vehicles a day, projected to reach 218 by 2036. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 316
CrossesCarmon Creek
Location1.55 MI E of US 42
RouteState Highway 316
CountyTrimble County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.57111, -85.25556
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2016)
Projected traffic218 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 316 over Carmon Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 316 over Carmon 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 316 over Carmon Creek carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Ky 316 over Carmon Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 316 over Carmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.