US Bridges

KY-223 over Road Fk Stinking Creek

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI N of W-Jct Ky 718 · Structure no. 061B00076N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-223 over Road Fk Stinking Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-223 over Road Fk Stinking Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 396 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-223
CrossesRoad Fk Stinking Creek
Location2.0 MI N of W-Jct Ky 718
RouteState Highway 223
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.90083, -83.74472
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2019)
Projected traffic396 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-223 over Road Fk Stinking Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 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 396 vehicles per day (2019 count).

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

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-223 over Road Fk Stinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.