US Bridges

US-119 over KY-3220 & Big Creek

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Pike County, Kentucky · US 119 over Big Creek · Structure no. 098B00252N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
538 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,303
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-119 over KY-3220 & Big Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-119 over KY-3220 & Big Creek 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 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 8,303 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,303 by 2039. The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-119
CrossesKY-3220 & Big Creek
LocationUS 119 over Big Creek
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates37.61778, -82.35111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
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 rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length538 ft (164 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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$14.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-119 over KY-3220 & Big Creek built?

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

What condition is US-119 over KY-3220 & Big 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does US-119 over KY-3220 & Big Creek carry?

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

How long is US-119 over KY-3220 & Big Creek?

The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US-119 over KY-3220 & Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.