FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KY-3227

Carrying KY-3227 over STONE COAL CREEK

UPPER STONE COAL MOBILEPK, Pike, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
57 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KY-3227

The KY-3227 bridge in Pike, Kentucky carries KY-3227 over STONE COAL CREEK. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,361 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 56.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How KY-3227 compares

▲ 17.5
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Kentucky bridges
331
Bridges in Pike · 44 in Poor condition
KY-3227 56.7 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.1
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
56.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,361 vehicles/day
Structure Number
098B00224N

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KY-3227 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare KY-3227 against other structures in Pike and across Kentucky. Kentucky bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for KY-3227?

KY-3227 in Pike, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KY-3227 inspected?

KY-3227's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,361 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KY-3227 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for KY-3227?

KY-3227 has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KY-3227?

KY-3227 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is KY-3227 and does age affect safety?

KY-3227 was built in 1993, making it 33 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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