US Bridges

Ky 3175 over White Sulphur Fork

Good

Henry County, Kentucky · 365 Ft N of Ky 157 · Structure no. 052B00089N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
217
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3175 over White Sulphur Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 3175 over White Sulphur Fork in Henry 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 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 217 vehicles a day, projected to reach 217 by 2039. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesKy 3175
CrossesWhite Sulphur Fork
Location365 Ft N of Ky 157
RouteState Highway 3175
Coordinates38.49917, -85.2725
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2019)
Projected traffic217 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 3175 over White Sulphur Fork built?

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

What condition is Ky 3175 over White Sulphur 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 3175 over White Sulphur Fork carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ky 3175 over White Sulphur Fork?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 3175 over White Sulphur Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.