US Bridges

KY-3220 over Reed Fork

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 468 · Structure no. 098B00020N

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,236
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3220 over Reed Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-3220 over Reed Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,236 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,236 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-3220
CrossesReed Fork
Location1.3 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 468
RouteState Highway 3220
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61111, -82.33444
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,236 (2020)
Projected traffic1,236 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3220 over Reed Fork built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3220 over Reed Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3220 over Reed Fork carry?

About 1,236 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-3220 over Reed Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3220 over Reed Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.