US Bridges

KY-3174 Nc over Gardner Fork

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · 3.7 MI E of US23/US460 · Structure no. 098B00278L

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
813 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,084
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3174 Nc over Gardner Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3174 Nc over Gardner Fork 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,084 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,084 by 2043. The structure is 813 ft (247.8 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
CrossesGardner Fork
Location3.7 MI E of US23/US460
RouteState Highway 3174
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.37556, -82.47556
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length813 ft (247.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (34.9 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 Gardner Fork built?

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

What condition is KY-3174 Nc over Gardner Fork 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 Nc over Gardner Fork carry?

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

How long is KY-3174 Nc over Gardner Fork?

The structure is 813 ft (247.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (34.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3174 Nc over Gardner Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.