US Bridges

KY-3194 over North Fork Ky River

Good

Perry County, Kentucky · .001 Mi- E JCT Ky 550 · Structure no. 097B00123N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,674
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3194 over North Fork Ky River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3194 over North Fork Ky River in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,674 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,674 by 2041. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesKY-3194
CrossesNorth Fork Ky River
Location.001 Mi- E JCT Ky 550
RouteState Highway 3194
Coordinates37.28222, -83.21167
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,674 (2021)
Projected traffic3,674 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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-3194 over North Fork Ky River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3194 over North Fork Ky River 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does KY-3194 over North Fork Ky River carry?

About 3,674 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3194 over North Fork Ky River?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3194 over North Fork Ky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.