US Bridges

KY-2238 over Threemile Creek

Good

Campbell County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mile S-E. of S.R. 9 · Structure no. 019B00085N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
665
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2238 over Threemile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-2238 over Threemile Creek in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 665 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 665 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-2238
CrossesThreemile Creek
Location0.1 Mile S-E. of S.R. 9
RouteState Highway 2238
CountyCampbell County
StateKentucky
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic665 (2021)
Projected traffic665 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$157,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2238 over Threemile Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2238 over Threemile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does KY-2238 over Threemile Creek carry?

About 665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-2238 over Threemile Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2238 over Threemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.