US Bridges

KY-227 over Eagle Creek Nr Worthvill

Fair

Owen County, Kentucky · On Carroll - Owen Cl · Structure no. 094B00029N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
639 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,263
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-227 over Eagle Creek Nr Worthvill is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-227 over Eagle Creek Nr Worthvill in Owen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 2,263 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,263 by 2043. The structure is 639 ft (194.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-227
CrossesEagle Creek Nr Worthvill
LocationOn Carroll - Owen Cl
RouteState Highway 227
CountyOwen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.60306, -85.06833
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length639 ft (194.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,263 (2023)
Projected traffic2,263 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-227 over Eagle Creek Nr Worthvill built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-227 over Eagle Creek Nr Worthvill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-227 over Eagle Creek Nr Worthvill carry?

About 2,263 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-227 over Eagle Creek Nr Worthvill?

The structure is 639 ft (194.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-227 over Eagle Creek Nr Worthvill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.