US Bridges

KY-3174 over KY-3226 Ramp

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI E of US 23 · Structure no. 098B00275N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,167
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3174 over KY-3226 Ramp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-3174 over KY-3226 Ramp in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,167 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3174
CrossesKY-3226 Ramp
Location3.0 MI E of US 23
RouteState Highway 3174
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.37944, -82.48722
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating95.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,167 (2023)
Projected traffic2,167 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 over KY-3226 Ramp built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3174 over KY-3226 Ramp 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-3174 over KY-3226 Ramp carry?

About 2,167 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-3174 over KY-3226 Ramp?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3174 over KY-3226 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.