US Bridges

Ky 3175 over Demeree Branch

Fair

Trimble County, Kentucky · 3.45 MI S of US 42 · Structure no. 112B00019N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
161
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3175 over Demeree Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 3175 over Demeree Branch in Trimble County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 3175
CrossesDemeree Branch
Location3.45 MI S of US 42
RouteState Highway 3175
CountyTrimble County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.5375, -85.29944
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2023)
Projected traffic161 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$77,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 3175 over Demeree Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3175 over Demeree Branch 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 3175 over Demeree Branch carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 3175 over Demeree Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 3175 over Demeree Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.