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KY-3174 Nc over Greasy Creek

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · 3.4 MI E of US 23 · Structure no. 098B00276L

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
761 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,084
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3174 Nc over Greasy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3174 Nc over Greasy Creek 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 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 761 ft (232 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3174 Nc
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location3.4 MI E of US 23
RouteState Highway 3174
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.37806, -82.47889
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length761 ft (232 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3174 Nc over Greasy Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-3174 Nc over Greasy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3174 Nc over Greasy Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-3174 Nc over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 761 ft (232 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3174 Nc over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.