US Bridges

KY-6227 over Trough Camp Creek

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · 0.5 Mile E JCT W/ KY-1704 · Structure no. 022B00170N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-6227 over Trough Camp Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying KY-6227 over Trough Camp Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-6227
CrossesTrough Camp Creek
Location0.5 Mile E JCT W/ KY-1704
RouteCounty Highway 1888
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.32167, -83.17
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckAluminum
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2020)
Projected traffic29 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-6227 over Trough Camp Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-6227 over Trough Camp 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-6227 over Trough Camp Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-6227 over Trough Camp Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns KY-6227 over Trough Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.