US Bridges

KY-194 over Sycamore Creek

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · .01 MI E of Sycamore RD · Structure no. 098B00267N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
652
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-194 over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-194 over Sycamore Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 652 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 652 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-194
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location.01 MI E of Sycamore RD
RouteState Highway 194
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62778, -82.55056
Functional classRural Major 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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating84.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (2020)
Projected traffic652 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-194 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-194 over Sycamore 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-194 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 652 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-194 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-194 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.