KY-3226 over Greasy Creek
FairPosted for loadPike County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI SW of JCT US 460 · Structure no. 098B00159N
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 721
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-3226 over Greasy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-3226 over Greasy Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 721 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 721 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-3226 over Greasy Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is KY-3226 over Greasy Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does KY-3226 over Greasy Creek carry?
About 721 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is KY-3226 over Greasy Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns KY-3226 over Greasy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.