US Bridges

KY-3174 Nc over KY-122 & CSX RR

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI E of JCT US 23 · Structure no. 098B00274L

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
938 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,084
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3174 Nc over KY-122 & CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3174 Nc over KY-122 & CSX RR 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 1,084 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,084 by 2043. The structure is 938 ft (286 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKY-3174 Nc
CrossesKY-122 & CSX RR
Location0.3 MI E of JCT US 23
RouteState Highway 3174
Coordinates37.395, -82.52417
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length938 ft (286 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,084 (2023)
Projected traffic1,084 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3174 Nc over KY-122 & CSX RR built?

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

What condition is KY-3174 Nc over KY-122 & CSX RR 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-3174 Nc over KY-122 & CSX RR carry?

About 1,084 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-3174 Nc over KY-122 & CSX RR?

The structure is 938 ft (286 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3174 Nc over KY-122 & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.