US Bridges

KY-197 over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · Old Sycamore Grade School · Structure no. 098B00255N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
909
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-197 over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-197 over Sycamore Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 909 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-197
CrossesSycamore Creek
LocationOld Sycamore Grade School
RouteState Highway 197
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.25583, -82.47861
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic909 (2021)
Projected traffic909 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-197 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-197 over Sycamore 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-197 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 909 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-197 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-197 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.