US Bridges

Wolfpit Ramp over KY-3174

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Pike County, Kentucky · Ky 3174-WOLFPIT Int · Structure no. 098B00279N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolfpit Ramp over KY-3174 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolfpit Ramp over KY-3174 in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWolfpit Ramp
CrossesKY-3174
LocationKy 3174-WOLFPIT Int
RouteCounty Highway 1232
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.36278, -82.46111
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolfpit Ramp over KY-3174 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

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

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Wolfpit Ramp over KY-3174?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wolfpit Ramp over KY-3174?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.