US Bridges

KY-3174 Ramp over KY-1373 & Beaver Creek

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · KY-80 & KY-3714 JCT · Structure no. 098B00290N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3174 Ramp over KY-1373 & Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-3174 Ramp over KY-1373 & Beaver Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 412 vehicles a day, projected to reach 469 by 2041. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3174 Ramp
CrossesKY-1373 & Beaver Creek
LocationKY-80 & KY-3714 JCT
RouteState Highway 3174
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.31389, -82.35333
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2021)
Projected traffic469 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Ramp over KY-1373 & Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3174 Ramp over KY-1373 & Beaver 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3174 Ramp over KY-1373 & Beaver Creek carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-3174 Ramp over KY-1373 & Beaver Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3174 Ramp over KY-1373 & Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.