US Bridges

Ky 2227 over NS (cno&tp) System

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .30 MI N of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 100B00044N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,159
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2227 over NS (cno&tp) System is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 2227 over NS (cno&tp) System in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 4,159 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,159 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2227
CrossesNS (cno&tp) System
Location.30 MI N of JCT US 27
RouteState Highway 2227
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10722, -84.62222
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,159 (2023)
Projected traffic4,159 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$309,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 2227 over NS (cno&tp) System built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2227 over NS (cno&tp) System 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 2227 over NS (cno&tp) System carry?

About 4,159 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ky 2227 over NS (cno&tp) System?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2227 over NS (cno&tp) System?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.