KY-227 over North Elkhorn Ck
GoodScott County, Kentucky · .25 Mi. N JCT US 460 · Structure no. 105B00133N
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,844
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-227 over North Elkhorn Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-227 over North Elkhorn Ck in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,844 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,844 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-227 over North Elkhorn Ck built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-227 over North Elkhorn Ck 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 2023.
How much traffic does KY-227 over North Elkhorn Ck carry?
About 3,844 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is KY-227 over North Elkhorn Ck?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns KY-227 over North Elkhorn Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.