US Bridges

US-119 over KY-3220 & Road Fork

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI NE Ky 3220 NB Ramp · Structure no. 098B00251N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
643 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,303
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-119 over KY-3220 & Road Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-119 over KY-3220 & Road Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8,303 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,303 by 2039. The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-119
CrossesKY-3220 & Road Fork
Location0.3 MI NE Ky 3220 NB Ramp
RouteU.S. Route 119
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61694, -82.35667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length643 ft (196 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,303 (2019)
Projected traffic8,303 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-119 over KY-3220 & Road Fork built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-119 over KY-3220 & Road Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-119 over KY-3220 & Road Fork carry?

About 8,303 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-119 over KY-3220 & Road Fork?

The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US-119 over KY-3220 & Road Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.