US Bridges

KY-223 over Road Fk Stinking Creek

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Kentucky · Near 5 MP Sign · Structure no. 061B00053N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-223 over Road Fk Stinking Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-223 over Road Fk Stinking Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-223
CrossesRoad Fk Stinking Creek
LocationNear 5 MP Sign
RouteState Highway 223
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.89028, -83.73694
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2021)
Projected traffic520 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-223 over Road Fk Stinking Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-223 over Road Fk Stinking 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-223 over Road Fk Stinking Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-223 over Road Fk Stinking Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-223 over Road Fk Stinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.