KY-217 over Clear Fork Creek
FairPosted for loadBell County, Kentucky · .25 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 988 · Structure no. 007B00062N
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 521
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-217 over Clear Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-217 over Clear Fork Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 521 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-217 over Clear Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-217 over Clear Fork 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does KY-217 over Clear Fork Creek carry?
About 521 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is KY-217 over Clear Fork Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns KY-217 over Clear Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.