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KY-227 over Lecomptes Run

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · 50 N of JCT Ky 1059 · Structure no. 105B00092N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
762
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-227 over Lecomptes Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-227 over Lecomptes Run in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 762 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-227
CrossesLecomptes Run
Location50 N of JCT Ky 1059
RouteState Highway 227
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.29639, -84.71111
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic762 (2020)
Projected traffic762 by 2040
Trucks21%
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 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-227 over Lecomptes Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-227 over Lecomptes Run 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-227 over Lecomptes Run carry?

About 762 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is KY-227 over Lecomptes Run?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-227 over Lecomptes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.