KY-227 over Whites Run
FairCarroll County, Kentucky · .05 MI N of JCT Ky 1112 · Structure no. 021B00045N
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 259 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,906
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-227 over Whites Run is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-227 over Whites Run 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 6 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 13,906 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,906 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-227 over Whites Run built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-227 over Whites Run 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 Whites Run carry?
About 13,906 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is KY-227 over Whites Run?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns KY-227 over Whites Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.