KY-224 over Sinking Fork
GoodGrayson County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI West of JCT Ky 479 · Structure no. 043B00004N
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 827
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-224 over Sinking Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-224 over Sinking Fork in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 years old, older 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 827 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 827 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-224 over Sinking Fork built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-224 over Sinking Fork 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does KY-224 over Sinking Fork carry?
About 827 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is KY-224 over Sinking Fork?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns KY-224 over Sinking Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.