KY-228 over Wolf Creek
GoodMeade County, Kentucky · 6.2 MI W of JCT Ky 228 · Structure no. 082B00017N
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 219 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 128
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-228 over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-228 over Wolf Creek in Meade County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-228 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-228 over Wolf Creek 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does KY-228 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 128 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is KY-228 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns KY-228 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.