KY-221 over Right Fork of Straight C
PoorPosted for loadBell County, Kentucky · .05 MI W of JCT Ky 1630 · Structure no. 007B00013N
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 189 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,351
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-221 over Right Fork of Straight C is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-221 over Right Fork of Straight C in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 28 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-221 over Right Fork of Straight C built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-221 over Right Fork of Straight C 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 Right Fork of Straight C carry?
About 1,351 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is KY-221 over Right Fork of Straight C?
The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns KY-221 over Right Fork of Straight C?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.