US Bridges

KY-3220 over Big Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.05 MI SW of JCT Ky 468 · Structure no. 098B00198N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3220 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3220 over Big Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3220
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.05 MI SW of JCT Ky 468
RouteState Highway 3220
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62083, -82.35556
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108.6 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-3220 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3220 over Big 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3220 over Big Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-3220 over Big Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3220 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.