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KY-3224 over CSX RR/KY-581/LEVISA Frk

Good

Johnson County, Kentucky · River Bridge Ky 3224 · Structure no. 058B00086N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
852 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3224 over CSX RR/KY-581/LEVISA Frk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3224 over CSX RR/KY-581/LEVISA Frk in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3224
CrossesCSX RR/KY-581/LEVISA Frk
LocationRiver Bridge Ky 3224
RouteState Highway 3224
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86111, -82.72444
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length852 ft (259.7 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-3224 over CSX RR/KY-581/LEVISA Frk built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3224 over CSX RR/KY-581/LEVISA Frk 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-3224 over CSX RR/KY-581/LEVISA Frk carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3224 over CSX RR/KY-581/LEVISA Frk?

The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3224 over CSX RR/KY-581/LEVISA Frk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.