US Bridges

Ky 22 over Currys Fork

Good

Oldham County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI E of Ky 329B · Structure no. 093B00060N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
357 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,270
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 22 over Currys Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 22 over Currys Fork in Oldham County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 11,270 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,270 by 2038. The structure is 357 ft (108.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 22
CrossesCurrys Fork
Location0.5 MI E of Ky 329B
RouteState Highway 22
CountyOldham County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.33, -85.4525
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length357 ft (108.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,270 (2018)
Projected traffic11,270 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 22 over Currys Fork built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 22 over Currys 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 22 over Currys Fork carry?

About 11,270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ky 22 over Currys Fork?

The structure is 357 ft (108.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 22 over Currys Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.