US Bridges

KY-227 over Mcconnels Run Creek

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI S of JCT Ky 1688 · Structure no. 105B00026N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,448
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-227 over Mcconnels Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-227 over Mcconnels Run Creek in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 3,448 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,448 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-227
CrossesMcconnels Run Creek
Location2.1 MI S of JCT Ky 1688
RouteState Highway 227
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24833, -84.65833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,448 (2021)
Projected traffic3,448 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$339,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-227 over Mcconnels Run Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-227 over Mcconnels Run Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-227 over Mcconnels Run Creek carry?

About 3,448 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-227 over Mcconnels Run Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-227 over Mcconnels Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.