US Bridges

KY-3165 over Servants Run

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Kentucky · .2 MI SW of JCT Ky 55 · Structure no. 115B00017N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3165 over Servants Run is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-3165 over Servants Run in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3165
CrossesServants Run
Location.2 MI SW of JCT Ky 55
RouteState Highway 3165
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64972, -85.24278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic34 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$97,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3165 over Servants Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3165 over Servants Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3165 over Servants Run carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3165 over Servants Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3165 over Servants Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.