US Bridges

KY-227 over CSX RR & Old US 227 S RD

Fair

Carroll County, Kentucky · .50 MI Nor. of Owen Cl · Structure no. 021B00044N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,263
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-227 over CSX RR & Old US 227 S RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-227 over CSX RR & Old US 227 S RD in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 2,263 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,263 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-227
CrossesCSX RR & Old US 227 S RD
Location.50 MI Nor. of Owen Cl
RouteState Highway 227
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.6075, -85.07639
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,263 (2023)
Projected traffic2,263 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-227 over CSX RR & Old US 227 S RD built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-227 over CSX RR & Old US 227 S RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-227 over CSX RR & Old US 227 S RD carry?

About 2,263 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-227 over CSX RR & Old US 227 S RD?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-227 over CSX RR & Old US 227 S RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.