KY-221 over Stony Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadBell County, Kentucky · .05 MI W of JCT Ky 2011 · Structure no. 007B00010N
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,351
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-221 over Stony Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-221 over Stony Fork Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,351 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,351 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-221 over Stony Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-221 over Stony Fork Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does KY-221 over Stony Fork Creek carry?
About 1,351 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is KY-221 over Stony Fork Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-221 over Stony Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.