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KY-3227 over Johns Creek

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · .1 Mi. S JCT Ky 194 · Structure no. 098B00223N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3227 over Johns Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-3227 over Johns Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3227
CrossesJohns Creek
Location.1 Mi. S JCT Ky 194
RouteState Highway 3227
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59583, -82.50667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2021)
Projected traffic130 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-3227 over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3227 over Johns Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3227 over Johns Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3227 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3227 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.