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KY-3197 over Carrs Fk.& George Branch

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · .05 MI S of JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 097B00058N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
692
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3197 over Carrs Fk.& George Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-3197 over Carrs Fk.& George Branch in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 692 vehicles a day, projected to reach 692 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3197
CrossesCarrs Fk.& George Branch
Location.05 MI S of JCT Ky 15
RouteState Highway 3197
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.20639, -83.0725
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic692 (2022)
Projected traffic692 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$395,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3197 over Carrs Fk.& George Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3197 over Carrs Fk.& George Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3197 over Carrs Fk.& George Branch carry?

About 692 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3197 over Carrs Fk.& George Branch?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3197 over Carrs Fk.& George Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.