US Bridges

KY-3227 over Stone Coal Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 1.5 Mi.E JCT US 23 · Structure no. 098B00225N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,361
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3227 over Stone Coal Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying KY-3227 over Stone Coal Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,361 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,361 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3227
CrossesStone Coal Creek
Location1.5 Mi.E JCT US 23
RouteState Highway 3227
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53306, -82.53444
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,361 (2022)
Projected traffic1,361 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Stone Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3227 over Stone Coal 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3227 over Stone Coal Creek carry?

About 1,361 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3227 over Stone Coal Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3227 over Stone Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.